The Bricklayers Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Buckinghamshire
The Bricklayers Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 November 2016, more than 9 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: 19 Walton Terrace, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 7QY
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts The Bricklayers Arms 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% | ← The Bricklayers Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Bricklayers Arms 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 The Bricklayers Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Blue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Asda Express Borough PFS Retailers - other | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Compass Group UK at Aylesbury High School School/college/university | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Aylesbury Grammar School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Aylesbury Seventh Day Adventist Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2017 |
| Craftyard Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| EBS Catering At Treehouse Pre-School Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2023 |
| Aylesbury Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
Questions about The Bricklayers Arms
What is The Bricklayers Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Bricklayers Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 24 November 2016.
Is The Bricklayers Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bricklayers Arms last inspected?
The Bricklayers Arms was last inspected on 24 November 2016, more than 9 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 The Bricklayers Arms?
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 The Bricklayers Arms compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Bricklayers Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects The Bricklayers Arms 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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