The Pilgrim food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Buckinghamshire
The Pilgrim 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 Pilgrim was inspected on 3 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 25 High Street, North Marston, Buckinghamshire, MK18 3PD
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts The Pilgrim 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% | ← The Pilgrim | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Pilgrim 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 Pilgrim, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Antiks School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
| The Black Boy Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Oving Dexter Beef Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 March 2014 |
| Pitchcott Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Fresh Start Catering At Whitchurch Combined School School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| S4A Group At Whitchurch Combined School School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 3 February 2026 |
| The Crown Granborough Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Buckinghamshire Cheese Company Manufacturers/packers | 2.1 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about The Pilgrim
What is The Pilgrim's food hygiene rating?
The Pilgrim has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 3 June 2026.
Is The Pilgrim 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 Pilgrim last inspected?
The Pilgrim was last inspected on 3 June 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 Pilgrim?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Pilgrim compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Pilgrim is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects The Pilgrim 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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