Headway South Bucks food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Buckinghamshire
Headway South Bucks 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
The rating dates from 27 April 2016, more than 10 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Bourne End Community Centre, Wakeman Road, Bourne End, SL8 5SX
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Headway South Bucks 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% | ← Headway South Bucks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Headway South Bucks 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 Headway South Bucks, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| @Fiesty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Co-op Bourne End Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Beacon Residential Homes Caring Premises | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| El Cerdo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| 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 | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
Questions about Headway South Bucks
What is Headway South Bucks's food hygiene rating?
Headway South Bucks has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 27 April 2016.
Is Headway South Bucks 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 Headway South Bucks last inspected?
Headway South Bucks was last inspected on 27 April 2016, more than 10 years 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 Headway South Bucks?
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 Headway South Bucks compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Headway South Bucks is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Headway South Bucks 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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