Watermead Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Buckinghamshire
Watermead Inn 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 3 September 2025, 10 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: 10 Lakeside, Watermead, Aylesbury, HP19 0FX
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Watermead Inn 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% | ← Watermead Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Watermead Inn 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 Watermead Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce's Island Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Fresh Start Catering At Haddenham Junior School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Favorite Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Daytop Multicultural Centre Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2023 |
| Budgens Buckingham Park Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2013 |
| Cater Link at Elmhurst School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Anchor Trust At Buckingham Lodge Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Buckingham Park C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2023 |
Questions about Watermead Inn
What is Watermead Inn's food hygiene rating?
Watermead Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 3 September 2025.
Is Watermead Inn 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 Watermead Inn last inspected?
Watermead Inn was last inspected on 3 September 2025, 10 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 Watermead Inn?
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 Watermead Inn compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Watermead Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Watermead Inn 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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