The Lemon Tree food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Buckinghamshire
The Lemon Tree 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 8 May 2026, 2 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: 27 The Parade, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire, SL8 5SB
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts The Lemon Tree 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% | ← The Lemon Tree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Lemon Tree 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 Lemon Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Headway South Bucks Caring Premises | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2016 |
| Co-op Bourne End Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| @Fiesty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| El Cerdo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Beacon Residential Homes Caring Premises | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Aspens Catering @ Bourne End Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Bourne End Golf Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
Questions about The Lemon Tree
What is The Lemon Tree's food hygiene rating?
The Lemon Tree has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 8 May 2026.
Is The Lemon Tree 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 The Lemon Tree last inspected?
The Lemon Tree was last inspected on 8 May 2026, 2 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 The Lemon Tree?
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 The Lemon Tree compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,006 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Lemon Tree is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects The Lemon Tree 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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