The Coriander food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Buckinghamshire
The Coriander holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the restaurant that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: The Coriander was inspected on 10 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 2% of rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Buckinghamshire ratings →
Address: 58 The Parade, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire, SL8 5SS
How this rating has changed
The Coriander was re-inspected on 10 July 2026 and held its rating of 2.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 10 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 2 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
A 2 is rare: only 43 of 4,041 rated places in Buckinghamshire score this low, about one in 94. By contrast 81% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,260 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 537 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 166 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 43 | 1% | ← The Coriander | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Coriander the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Coriander, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Headway South Bucks Caring Premises | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2016 |
| Co-op Bourne End Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| @Fiesty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Beacon Residential Homes Caring Premises | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| El Cerdo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 366 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 | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
Questions about The Coriander
What is The Coriander's food hygiene rating?
The Coriander has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 10 July 2026.
Is The Coriander safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Coriander last inspected?
The Coriander was last inspected on 10 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 Coriander?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Coriander compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,041 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Coriander holds a 2. 43 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects The Coriander 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Buckinghamshire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Coriander is one of 40 rated food businesses in Bourne End. See every hygiene rating in Bourne End →
Buckinghamshire inspects and rates 4,583 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Buckinghamshire →
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