The Queen's Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Buckinghamshire
The Queen's Head 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 11 March 2025, 16 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: Main Street, Chackmore, Buckinghamshire, MK18 5JF
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts The Queen's Head among the 3,235 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 | 3,235 | 81% | ← The Queen's Head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 527 | 13% | ||
| 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 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 The Queen's Head 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 Queen's Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Trust At Stowe Gardens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Buckingham Rugby Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Chartwells At Akeley Wood Senior School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Buckingham West End Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| The Wheatsheaf Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| The Salvation Army Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Maids Moreton Pre-School Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| S4A Group At Maids Moreton School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
Questions about The Queen's Head
What is The Queen's Head's food hygiene rating?
The Queen's Head has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 11 March 2025.
Is The Queen's Head 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 The Queen's Head last inspected?
The Queen's Head was last inspected on 11 March 2025, 16 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 The Queen's Head?
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 The Queen's Head compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,006 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Queen's Head is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects The Queen's Head 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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