Bucks MIND food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Buckinghamshire
Bucks MIND holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 August 2012, more than 13 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: Sun House, 32 Church Street, Chesham, HP5 1HU
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Bucks MIND 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% | ← Bucks MIND | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Bucks MIND 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 Bucks MIND, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesham Cottage Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Chesham Bowls Club Other catering premises | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2023 |
| Chapter Two Community Retailers - other | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2010 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Jasmine Thai Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Chesham Community Fridge Retailers - other | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2018 |
Questions about Bucks MIND
What is Bucks MIND's food hygiene rating?
Bucks MIND has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 29 August 2012.
Is Bucks MIND 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bucks MIND last inspected?
Bucks MIND was last inspected on 29 August 2012, more than 13 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 Bucks MIND?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bucks MIND compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Bucks MIND is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Bucks MIND 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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