Puffin Cove food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Buckinghamshire
Puffin Cove holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 February 2025, 16 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 14 Duke Street, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, HP27 0AT
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Puffin Cove among the 3,226 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 | 3,226 | 81% | ← Puffin Cove | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 615 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 Very 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 Puffin Cove 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 Puffin Cove, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Risborough Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 26 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 April 2025 |
| Fieldmouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Duke Street Wine Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2025 |
| Urban Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 28 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 February 2025 |
| Princes Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 63 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 October 2025 |
| The Whiteleaf Cross Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 63 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 February 2026 |
| Godwins Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 November 2025 |
| Ashbourne Day Nursery Princes Risborough Caring Premises | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
Questions about Puffin Cove
What is Puffin Cove's food hygiene rating?
Puffin Cove has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 21 February 2025.
Is Puffin Cove 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Puffin Cove last inspected?
Puffin Cove was last inspected on 21 February 2025, 16 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 Puffin Cove?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Puffin Cove compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Puffin Cove is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Puffin Cove 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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