Penn Street and Holmer Green PCC food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Buckinghamshire
Penn Street and Holmer Green PCC 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 30 March 2006, more than 20 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: The Common, Holmer Green, High Wycombe, HP15 6XQ
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Penn Street and Holmer Green PCC 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% | ← Penn Street and Holmer Green PCC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Penn Street and Holmer Green PCC 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 Penn Street and Holmer Green PCC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmer Green Baptist Church Other catering premises | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2014 |
| Holmer Green Junior School School/college/university | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2009 |
| Quackers Out Of School Clubs School/college/university | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Innovate IFG at Holmer Green Senior School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2023 |
| Holmer Green Royal British Legion Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2020 |
| Royale Chilli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Spar Holmer Green Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| South Hill Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
Questions about Penn Street and Holmer Green PCC
What is Penn Street and Holmer Green PCC's food hygiene rating?
Penn Street and Holmer Green PCC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 30 March 2006.
Is Penn Street and Holmer Green PCC 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 Penn Street and Holmer Green PCC last inspected?
Penn Street and Holmer Green PCC was last inspected on 30 March 2006, more than 20 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 Penn Street and Holmer Green PCC?
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 Penn Street and Holmer Green PCC compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Penn Street and Holmer Green PCC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Penn Street and Holmer Green PCC 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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