The Kennedy food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Buckinghamshire
The Kennedy holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 2 June 2017, 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: Meadowcroft, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP19 9HQ
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
In Buckinghamshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so The Kennedy sits behind roughly 3,235 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,235 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 527 | 13% | ← The Kennedy | |
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 606 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Kennedy 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 Kennedy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Start Catering At Haddenham Junior School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Budgens Buckingham Park Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2013 |
| Daytop Multicultural Centre Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2023 |
| Buckingham Park C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2023 |
| Anchor Trust At Buckingham Lodge Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
Questions about The Kennedy
What is The Kennedy's food hygiene rating?
The Kennedy has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 2 June 2017.
Is The Kennedy 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Kennedy last inspected?
The Kennedy was last inspected on 2 June 2017, 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 Kennedy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Kennedy compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,006 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Kennedy holds a 4. 527 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects The Kennedy 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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The Kennedy is one of 466 rated food businesses in Aylesbury. See every hygiene rating in Aylesbury →
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