Flames and Fries (Flames Grill) food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Buckinghamshire
Flames and Fries (Flames Grill) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 26 January 2026, 5 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: Flames and Fries, 19 - 21 High Street, Chalfont St Peter, SL9 9QE
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
In Buckinghamshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Flames and Fries (Flames Grill) 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 | 529 | 13% | ← Flames and Fries (Flames Grill) | |
| 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 604 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Flames and Fries (Flames Grill) 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 Flames and Fries (Flames Grill), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery Caring Premises | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Mr Crusty Takeaway/sandwich shop | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Brunch & Nunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Petite Social Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2018 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Crumbs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
Questions about Flames and Fries (Flames Grill)
What is Flames and Fries (Flames Grill)'s food hygiene rating?
Flames and Fries (Flames Grill) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 26 January 2026.
Is Flames and Fries (Flames Grill) 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Flames and Fries (Flames Grill) last inspected?
Flames and Fries (Flames Grill) was last inspected on 26 January 2026, 5 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 Flames and Fries (Flames Grill)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Flames and Fries (Flames Grill) compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,008 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, while Flames and Fries (Flames Grill) holds a 4. 529 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Flames and Fries (Flames Grill) 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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