Medirest at Amersham General Hospital food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Buckinghamshire
Medirest at Amersham General Hospital holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 September 2025, 9 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: Amersham General Hospital, Whielden Street, Amersham, HP7 0JD
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Medirest at Amersham General Hospital 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% | ← Medirest at Amersham General Hospital | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Medirest at Amersham General Hospital 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 Medirest at Amersham General Hospital, 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 |
| 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 |
| Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Chiltern Place Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
Questions about Medirest at Amersham General Hospital
What is Medirest at Amersham General Hospital's food hygiene rating?
Medirest at Amersham General Hospital has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 24 September 2025.
Is Medirest at Amersham General Hospital 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Medirest at Amersham General Hospital last inspected?
Medirest at Amersham General Hospital was last inspected on 24 September 2025, 9 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 Medirest at Amersham General Hospital?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Medirest at Amersham General Hospital compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Medirest at Amersham General Hospital is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Medirest at Amersham General Hospital 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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