The Three Cups food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Buckinghamshire
The Three Cups 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 26 March 2024, more than 2 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: Bridge Street, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 1EL
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
In Buckinghamshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so The Three Cups 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% | ← The Three Cups | |
| 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 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 Three Cups 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 Three Cups, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Dipalee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Rashan Pani Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| The White Hart Pub/bar/nightclub | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Pure Patisserie Retailers - other | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Jedidiah Buckingham Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2022 |
| COFFEE#1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
Questions about The Three Cups
What is The Three Cups's food hygiene rating?
The Three Cups has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 26 March 2024.
Is The Three Cups 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 Three Cups last inspected?
The Three Cups was last inspected on 26 March 2024, more than 2 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 Three Cups?
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 Three Cups compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Three Cups holds a 4. 530 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects The Three Cups 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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