Darvell's food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Buckinghamshire
Darvell's holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 3 March 2026, 4 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: 28 High Street, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1EP
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
In Buckinghamshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Darvell's sits behind roughly 3,226 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,226 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 13% | ← Darvell's | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Darvell's 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 Darvell's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2010 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Jasmine Thai Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Chapter Two Community Retailers - other | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Chesham Community Fridge Retailers - other | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2018 |
| Bucks MIND Other catering premises | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2012 |
| Chesham Cottage Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
Questions about Darvell's
What is Darvell's's food hygiene rating?
Darvell's has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 3 March 2026.
Is Darvell's safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Darvell's last inspected?
Darvell's was last inspected on 3 March 2026, 4 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 Darvell's?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Darvell's compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, while Darvell's holds a 4. 530 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Darvell's 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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