The Firecrest food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Buckinghamshire
The Firecrest 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 17 June 2025, 12 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: London Road, Wendover, Buckinghamshire, HP22 6QG
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts The Firecrest 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 Firecrest | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Firecrest 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 Firecrest, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Service Station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 February 2025 |
| Chiltern Way Academy School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Woodlands Park Care Centre Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2023 |
| The Children's Room Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| The King And Queen Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2022 |
| No 2 Pound Street Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Shoulder Of Mutton Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Tres Corazones Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2024 |
Questions about The Firecrest
What is The Firecrest's food hygiene rating?
The Firecrest has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 17 June 2025.
Is The Firecrest 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 Firecrest last inspected?
The Firecrest was last inspected on 17 June 2025, 12 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 Firecrest?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Firecrest compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Firecrest is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects The Firecrest 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 Firecrest is one of 57 rated food businesses in Wendover. See every hygiene rating in Wendover →
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