Sanctuary Homes food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Buckinghamshire
Sanctuary Homes 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 18 December 2024, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Pennefather Court, Croft Road, Aylesbury, HP21 7RA
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Sanctuary Homes 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% | ← Sanctuary Homes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Sanctuary Homes 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 Sanctuary Homes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Blue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Compass Group UK at Aylesbury High School School/college/university | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Aylesbury Grammar School School/college/university | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Aylesbury Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Farooqs Bakery Retailers - other | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Bucks Balti House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Asda Express Borough PFS Retailers - other | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Costa @ Tesco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
Questions about Sanctuary Homes
What is Sanctuary Homes's food hygiene rating?
Sanctuary Homes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 18 December 2024.
Is Sanctuary Homes 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 Sanctuary Homes last inspected?
Sanctuary Homes was last inspected on 18 December 2024, 18 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 Sanctuary Homes?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Sanctuary Homes compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Sanctuary Homes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Sanctuary Homes 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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Understanding this rating
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Sanctuary Homes is one of 466 rated food businesses in Aylesbury. See every hygiene rating in Aylesbury →
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