Southcourt Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Buckinghamshire
Southcourt Convenience Store holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 22 July 2011, more than 14 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: 36 Penn Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 8HW
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
In Buckinghamshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Southcourt Convenience Store sits behind roughly 3,226 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,226 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 13% | ← Southcourt Convenience Store | |
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Southcourt Convenience Store 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 Southcourt Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| EBS Catering At Treehouse Pre-School Other catering premises | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2023 |
| 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 |
| Aylesbury College Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Buckinghamshire College Group School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Bakers + Baristas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Aurelia Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
Questions about Southcourt Convenience Store
What is Southcourt Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Southcourt Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 22 July 2011.
Is Southcourt Convenience Store 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Southcourt Convenience Store last inspected?
Southcourt Convenience Store was last inspected on 22 July 2011, more than 14 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 Southcourt Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Southcourt Convenience Store compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, while Southcourt Convenience Store holds a 4. 530 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Southcourt Convenience Store 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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