Botley Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Buckinghamshire
Botley 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
The rating dates from 30 January 2012, more than 14 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: 195 Botley Road, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1XT
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Botley Stores 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% | ← Botley Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Botley 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 Botley Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culwood House Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2023 |
| Chesham Prep School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2023 |
| Brushwood Junior School (Breakfast Club) School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2023 |
| Culinera at Chesham Grammar School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Aspire - Chiltern Skills & Enterprise Centre School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
Questions about Botley Stores
What is Botley Stores's food hygiene rating?
Botley Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 30 January 2012.
Is Botley 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 Botley Stores last inspected?
Botley Stores was last inspected on 30 January 2012, more than 14 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 Botley Stores?
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 Botley Stores compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Botley Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Botley 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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Understanding this rating
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