The Crown food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Buckinghamshire
The Crown 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
This is a fresh result: The Crown was inspected on 31 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Buckinghamshire ratings →
Address: Hillesden Road, Gawcott, Buckinghamshire, MK18 4JF
How this rating has changed
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 25 June 2026 | 5 2 | Worse |
| 31 July 2026 | 2 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts The Crown among the 3,260 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 | 3,260 | 81% | ← The Crown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 537 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 166 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 43 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 542 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 Very 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 Crown 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 Crown, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lauren Atkins Private Chef Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Hightown Housing Association Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2008 |
| Chafor And Chafor T/A Chafor Wine Estate Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2018 |
| The Buckingham Distillery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2015 |
Questions about The Crown
What is The Crown's food hygiene rating?
The Crown has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 31 July 2026.
Is The Crown 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 Crown last inspected?
The Crown was last inspected on 31 July 2026, a month 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 Crown?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Crown compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,041 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Crown is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects The Crown 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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