Sweeney's (Formerly Budgens) food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Buckinghamshire
Sweeney's (Formerly Budgens) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 July 2024, 23 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: High Street, Wendover, Buckinghamshire, HP22 6EA
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Sweeney's (Formerly Budgens) 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% | ← Sweeney's (Formerly Budgens) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Sweeney's (Formerly Budgens) 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 Sweeney's (Formerly Budgens), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crumbs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| The White Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2010 |
| Rumsey's Handmade Chocolates Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Bread And Brew Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 May 2025 |
| Bel & Dragon At The Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Lady Grey Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Istanbul Meze & Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Craftyard Pub/bar/nightclub | 52 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 April 2026 |
Questions about Sweeney's (Formerly Budgens)
What is Sweeney's (Formerly Budgens)'s food hygiene rating?
Sweeney's (Formerly Budgens) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 25 July 2024.
Is Sweeney's (Formerly Budgens) 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sweeney's (Formerly Budgens) last inspected?
Sweeney's (Formerly Budgens) was last inspected on 25 July 2024, 23 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 Sweeney's (Formerly Budgens)?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sweeney's (Formerly Budgens) compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Sweeney's (Formerly Budgens) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Sweeney's (Formerly Budgens) 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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Sweeney's (Formerly Budgens) is one of 57 rated food businesses in Wendover. See every hygiene rating in Wendover →
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