Howe & Co food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Buckinghamshire
Howe & Co holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 March 2025, 15 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: Greenacres, 13 Mursley Road, Little Horwood, MK17 0PG
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Howe & Co 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% | ← Howe & Co | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Howe & Co 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 Howe & Co, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howe & Co Van 22 & 55 Also T/A KJs Burgers And Bangers Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Howe & Co Van 66 & 99 Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2024 |
| Howe & Co Van 77 Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Fledglings Montessori Preschool School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| The Shoulder Of Mutton Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 6 December 2024 |
| Horwood House Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Bolero Drinks Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Howe & Co
What is Howe & Co's food hygiene rating?
Howe & Co has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 18 March 2025.
Is Howe & Co 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Howe & Co last inspected?
Howe & Co was last inspected on 18 March 2025, 15 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 Howe & Co?
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 Howe & Co compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Howe & Co is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Howe & Co 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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