Birring Greengrocers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Buckinghamshire
Birring Greengrocers 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 9 February 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: Birring Grocer and Greengrocer, 1A Market Place, Chalfont St Peter, SL9 9EA
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Birring Greengrocers 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% | ← Birring Greengrocers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Birring Greengrocers 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 Birring Greengrocers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muna Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Crumbs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Amore Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2023 |
| Petite Social Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Mr Crusty Takeaway/sandwich shop | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Rutherford House Caring Premises | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
Questions about Birring Greengrocers
What is Birring Greengrocers's food hygiene rating?
Birring Greengrocers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 9 February 2012.
Is Birring Greengrocers 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 Birring Greengrocers last inspected?
Birring Greengrocers was last inspected on 9 February 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 Birring Greengrocers?
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 Birring Greengrocers compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Birring Greengrocers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Birring Greengrocers 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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