The Shoulder Of Mutton food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Buckinghamshire
The Shoulder Of Mutton holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 6 December 2024, 19 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: Church Street, Little Horwood, Buckinghamshire, MK17 0PF
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
In Buckinghamshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so The Shoulder Of Mutton sits behind roughly 3,764 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,235 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 529 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ← The Shoulder Of Mutton | |
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 604 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Shoulder Of Mutton 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 Shoulder Of Mutton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fledglings Montessori Preschool School/college/university | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Howe & Co Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Howe & Co Van 22 & 55 Also T/A KJs Burgers And Bangers Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Howe & Co Van 66 & 99 Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2024 |
| Howe & Co Van 77 Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Horwood House Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Bolero Drinks Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about The Shoulder Of Mutton
What is The Shoulder Of Mutton's food hygiene rating?
The Shoulder Of Mutton has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 6 December 2024.
Is The Shoulder Of Mutton safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Shoulder Of Mutton last inspected?
The Shoulder Of Mutton was last inspected on 6 December 2024, 19 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 Shoulder Of Mutton?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Shoulder Of Mutton compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,008 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Shoulder Of Mutton holds a 3. 171 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects The Shoulder Of Mutton 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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