Linden Village Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Buckinghamshire
Linden Village Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 October 2023, 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: 57 Burleigh Piece, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 7BA
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Linden Village Store 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% | ← Linden Village Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Linden Village 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 Linden Village Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Buckingham Simply Food Connect Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Clarendon House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Edwards & Ward At Buckingham Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| The Wine Shop Buckingham Cavavin Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2024 |
| Grand Junction Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Cornwall Place Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Red Chilli Gold Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
Questions about Linden Village Store
What is Linden Village Store's food hygiene rating?
Linden Village Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 16 October 2023.
Is Linden Village Store 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Linden Village Store last inspected?
Linden Village Store was last inspected on 16 October 2023, 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 Linden Village Store?
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 Linden Village Store compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Linden Village Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Linden Village 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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