Waterside News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Buckinghamshire
Waterside News holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 30 July 2024, 23 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: 124 Waterside, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1PE
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
In Buckinghamshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Waterside News sits behind roughly 3,235 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,235 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 527 | 13% | ← Waterside News | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Waterside News 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 Waterside News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesham Bois Manor Caring Premises | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Chapter Two Community Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2010 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Jasmine Thai Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Bucks MIND Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2012 |
| Chesham Cottage Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
Questions about Waterside News
What is Waterside News's food hygiene rating?
Waterside News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 30 July 2024.
Is Waterside News safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Waterside News last inspected?
Waterside News was last inspected on 30 July 2024, 23 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 Waterside News?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Waterside News compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,006 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, while Waterside News holds a 4. 527 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Waterside News 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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