The Bow food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Buckinghamshire
The Bow 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
This is a fresh result: The Bow was inspected on 30 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Cedars, 116 High Street, Waddesdon, HP18 0JF
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts The Bow 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% | ← The Bow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The Bow 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 The Bow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waddedson Hall Community Fridge Retailers - other | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| Waddesdon Wednesday Club Other catering premises | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| The Five Arrows Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| No 1 Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 275 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 May 2026 |
| 94 Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Kindred Waddesdon Caring Premises | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| The Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 327 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 May 2026 |
| Waddesdon Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
Questions about The Bow
What is The Bow's food hygiene rating?
The Bow has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 30 June 2026.
Is The Bow 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 The Bow last inspected?
The Bow was last inspected on 30 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bow?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bow compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Bow is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects The Bow 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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