Buttercups Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Buckinghamshire
Buttercups Nursery 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 20 November 2023, more than 2 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: The Lodge, Chalfont Park, Chalfont St. Peter, SL9 0QA
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Buttercups Nursery 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% | ← Buttercups Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Buttercups Nursery 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 Buttercups Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrards Cross Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Chalfont Park Sports Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2022 |
| Holroyd Howe at St Marys School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| Culinera at Thorpe House School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Chalfont Lodge Nursing Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2013 |
| Karak Chaii Gerrards Cross Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Buttermilk Cafe & Desserts Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
Questions about Buttercups Nursery
What is Buttercups Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Buttercups Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 20 November 2023.
Is Buttercups Nursery 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 Buttercups Nursery last inspected?
Buttercups Nursery was last inspected on 20 November 2023, more than 2 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 Buttercups Nursery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Buttercups Nursery compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Buttercups Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Buttercups Nursery 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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