Avenue Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Buckinghamshire
Avenue 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 17 March 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 72 Elizabeth Avenue, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 6QJ
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Avenue 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% | ← Avenue 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 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 Avenue 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 Avenue Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imapct Food Group at Dr Challoners School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Haranies Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2018 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2023 |
| Filippetto's Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Bojangles Creative Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2018 |
| GATHER By Gray Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Ego @ The Pomeroy Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Chartwells at Little Chalfont Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
Questions about Avenue Stores
What is Avenue Stores's food hygiene rating?
Avenue Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 17 March 2026.
Is Avenue 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 Avenue Stores last inspected?
Avenue Stores was last inspected on 17 March 2026, 3 months 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 Avenue 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Avenue Stores compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Avenue Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Avenue 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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