Swanbourne Store & Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Buckinghamshire
Swanbourne Store & Post Office holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 August 2025, 11 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: Post Office, 5 Mursley Road, Swanbourne, MK17 0SH
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Swanbourne Store & Post Office 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% | ← Swanbourne Store & Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Swanbourne Store & Post Office 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 Swanbourne Store & Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsey's Best Honey Retailers - other | 193 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 May 2011 |
| Place Eight Wellness Other catering premises | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| Holroyd Howe At Swanbourne House School School/college/university | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Swanbourne Church Of England VA School School/college/university | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| The Betsey Wynne Pub/bar/nightclub | 302 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 August 2025 |
| Ashbourne Day Nurseries At Swanbourne Caring Premises | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
Questions about Swanbourne Store & Post Office
What is Swanbourne Store & Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Swanbourne Store & Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 11 August 2025.
Is Swanbourne Store & Post Office 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Swanbourne Store & Post Office last inspected?
Swanbourne Store & Post Office was last inspected on 11 August 2025, 11 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 Swanbourne Store & Post Office?
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 Swanbourne Store & Post Office compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,006 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Swanbourne Store & Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Swanbourne Store & Post Office 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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