The Packhorse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Buckinghamshire
The Packhorse 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 1 September 2010, more than 15 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: 29 Tring Road, Wendover, Buckinghamshire, HP22 6NR
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts The Packhorse 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 Packhorse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Packhorse 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 Packhorse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| The George & Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub | 139 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 May 2026 |
| Wendover Grill And Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 186 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 December 2025 |
| Spice Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2008 |
| Wendover Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Bread And Brew Retailers - other | 224 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 May 2025 |
| Rumsey's Handmade Chocolates Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
Questions about The Packhorse
What is The Packhorse's food hygiene rating?
The Packhorse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 1 September 2010.
Is The Packhorse 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 Packhorse last inspected?
The Packhorse was last inspected on 1 September 2010, more than 15 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 The Packhorse?
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 The Packhorse compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Packhorse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects The Packhorse 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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