Ward Kitchens (only Fridges For Patients Drinks) food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Buckinghamshire
Ward Kitchens (only Fridges For Patients Drinks) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 14 December 2018, more than 7 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 Hospital, Whielden Street, Amersham, HP7 0JD
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
In Buckinghamshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Ward Kitchens (only Fridges For Patients Drinks) 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% | ← Ward Kitchens (only Fridges For Patients Drinks) | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Ward Kitchens (only Fridges For Patients Drinks) 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 Ward Kitchens (only Fridges For Patients Drinks), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Nursery Amersham Hospital Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2024 |
| Medirest at Amersham General Hospital Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Gershon & Sons Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Kings Chapel Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2019 |
| Ourdough Limited Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Mughal Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| KokoS at 1 The Broadway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Ollie Owl Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
Questions about Ward Kitchens (only Fridges For Patients Drinks)
What is Ward Kitchens (only Fridges For Patients Drinks)'s food hygiene rating?
Ward Kitchens (only Fridges For Patients Drinks) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 14 December 2018.
Is Ward Kitchens (only Fridges For Patients Drinks) 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ward Kitchens (only Fridges For Patients Drinks) last inspected?
Ward Kitchens (only Fridges For Patients Drinks) was last inspected on 14 December 2018, more than 7 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 Ward Kitchens (only Fridges For Patients Drinks)?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ward Kitchens (only Fridges For Patients Drinks) compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, while Ward Kitchens (only Fridges For Patients Drinks) holds a 4. 530 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Ward Kitchens (only Fridges For Patients Drinks) 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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Ward Kitchens (only Fridges For Patients Drinks) is one of 145 rated food businesses in Amersham. See every hygiene rating in Amersham →
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