Vault 17 food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Buckinghamshire
Vault 17 holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 17 High Street, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1BG
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Vault 17 among the 3,235 places in Buckinghamshire holding top marks, 81% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,235 | 81% | ← Vault 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 527 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 606 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Vault 17 none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Vault 17, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2010 |
| Chapter Two Community Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Jasmine Thai Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Bucks MIND Other catering premises | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2012 |
| Chesham Cottage Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Chesham Community Fridge Retailers - other | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2018 |
Questions about Vault 17
What is Vault 17's food hygiene rating?
Vault 17 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 19 September 2024.
Is Vault 17 safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Vault 17 last inspected?
Vault 17 was last inspected on 19 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Vault 17?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Vault 17 compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,006 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Vault 17 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Vault 17 and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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