Handy Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Buckinghamshire
Handy Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Handy Stores was inspected on 25 August 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 Handy Stores, Gold Hill West, Chalfont St Peter, SL9 9HN
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Handy Stores among the 3,260 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 | 3,260 | 81% | ← Handy Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 537 | 13% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Handy Stores 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 Handy Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Rutherford House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Busy Living @ St Joseph's School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2016 |
| Amore Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2023 |
| Food Etc. Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Birring Greengrocers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2012 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Crumbs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
Questions about Handy Stores
What is Handy Stores's food hygiene rating?
Handy Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 25 August 2026.
Is Handy Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Handy Stores last inspected?
Handy Stores was last inspected on 25 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Handy Stores?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Handy Stores compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,041 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Handy Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Handy Stores 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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Handy Stores is one of 62 rated food businesses in Chalfont St Peter. See every hygiene rating in Chalfont St Peter →
Buckinghamshire inspects and rates 4,583 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Buckinghamshire →
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