The Churchill Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Buckinghamshire
The Churchill Arms 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 8 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 1 High Street, Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire, HP18 9AF
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts The Churchill Arms 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 Churchill Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 529 | 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 604 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Churchill Arms 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 Churchill Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Crendon Baptist Church Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Long Crendon Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Caribbean Food Shack Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Village Association & Community Social Club Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Sandys Stay and Play and Soft Play Hire Other catering premises | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Renewed Eco Shop Retailers - other | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| D & H Hunt News Retailers - other | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2020 |
| Crendon Indian Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
Questions about The Churchill Arms
What is The Churchill Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Churchill Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 8 January 2025.
Is The Churchill Arms 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 Churchill Arms last inspected?
The Churchill Arms was last inspected on 8 January 2025, 18 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 Churchill Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Churchill Arms compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,008 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Churchill Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects The Churchill Arms 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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The Churchill Arms is one of 26 rated food businesses in Long Crendon. See every hygiene rating in Long Crendon →
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