Homeware food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Buckinghamshire
Homeware holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 June 2012, more than 14 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 41 High Street, Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0JB
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Homeware 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% | ← Homeware | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Homeware 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 Homeware, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chadnis Indian Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| The Old Dairy B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2009 |
| The Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 217 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 May 2026 |
| Kindred Waddesdon Caring Premises | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| 94 Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| No 1 Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 May 2026 |
| Thame & District Housing Association Limited Caring Premises | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2011 |
| Waddesdon C Of E School School/college/university | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
Questions about Homeware
What is Homeware's food hygiene rating?
Homeware has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 15 June 2012.
Is Homeware 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Homeware last inspected?
Homeware was last inspected on 15 June 2012, more than 14 years 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 Homeware?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Homeware compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Homeware is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Homeware 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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Homeware is one of 21 rated food businesses in Waddesdon. See every hygiene rating in Waddesdon →
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