The Willow food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Buckinghamshire
The Willow holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Willow was inspected on 12 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Willows, 110 Chartridge Lane, Chesham, HP5 2RG
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts The Willow 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 Willow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 529 | 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 604 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 Willow 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 Willow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesham Rugby Union Football Club Other catering premises | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2017 |
| Berkeley Stores Retailers - other | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Asheridge Food Store / Nisa Express Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Kebab Box Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Rumbles On Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Chess Vale Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2017 |
| Bubbles Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Chesham Bowls Club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2023 |
Questions about The Willow
What is The Willow's food hygiene rating?
The Willow has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 12 June 2026.
Is The Willow 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Willow last inspected?
The Willow was last inspected on 12 June 2026, a month 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 Willow?
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 Willow compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,008 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Willow is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects The Willow 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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Understanding this rating
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