Cafe Amersham at Amersham School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Buckinghamshire
Cafe Amersham at Amersham School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 July 2023, more than 3 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: Amersham School, Stanley Hill, Amersham, HP7 9HH
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Cafe Amersham at Amersham School 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% | ← Cafe Amersham at Amersham School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cafe Amersham at Amersham School 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 Cafe Amersham at Amersham School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amersham and Chalfont Hockey Club Other catering premises | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2018 |
| Gather & Gather Limited School/college/university | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Amersham Multi Trade Centre Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Baxter Storey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| BP Connect Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Kings Church Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Kings Roast Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2023 |
| Ego @ The Pomeroy Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about Cafe Amersham at Amersham School
What is Cafe Amersham at Amersham School's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Amersham at Amersham School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 5 July 2023.
Is Cafe Amersham at Amersham School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cafe Amersham at Amersham School last inspected?
Cafe Amersham at Amersham School was last inspected on 5 July 2023, more than 3 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 Cafe Amersham at Amersham School?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cafe Amersham at Amersham School compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe Amersham at Amersham School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Cafe Amersham at Amersham School 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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