The Le De Spencers Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Buckinghamshire
The Le De Spencers Arms holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: The Le De Spencers Arms was inspected on 27 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Buckinghamshire ratings →
Address: The Le De Spencer Arms, Downley Common, Downley, HP13 5YQ
How this rating has changed
The Le De Spencers Arms was re-inspected on 27 July 2026 and held its rating of 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 27 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 4 | Held |
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How it compares in Buckinghamshire
In Buckinghamshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so The Le De Spencers Arms sits behind roughly 3,260 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,260 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 537 | 13% | ← The Le De Spencers Arms | |
| 3 out of 5 | 166 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 43 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 542 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Le De Spencers Arms 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 Le De Spencers Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bricklayers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Chiltern Hills Montessori Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2026 |
| Chartwells at The Downley School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Chiltern Hills Montessori Nursery School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Bon Ami Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
Questions about The Le De Spencers Arms
What is The Le De Spencers Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Le De Spencers Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 27 July 2026.
Is The Le De Spencers Arms safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Le De Spencers Arms last inspected?
The Le De Spencers Arms was last inspected on 27 July 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 Le De Spencers Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Le De Spencers Arms compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,041 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Le De Spencers Arms holds a 4. 537 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects The Le De Spencers Arms 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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The Le De Spencers Arms is one of 24 rated food businesses in Downley. See every hygiene rating in Downley →
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