Shaftesbury Court (Sanctuary Supported Living) food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Buckinghamshire
Shaftesbury Court (Sanctuary Supported Living) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 January 2025, 18 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: 2 Shaftesbury Court, Winslow, Buckinghamshire, MK18 3HA
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Shaftesbury Court (Sanctuary Supported Living) among the 3,235 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 | 3,235 | 81% | ← Shaftesbury Court (Sanctuary Supported Living) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 529 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 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 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 Shaftesbury Court (Sanctuary Supported Living) 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 Shaftesbury Court (Sanctuary Supported Living), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swan House Caring Premises | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Swan House Care Home Caring Premises | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| The Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2023 |
| Aroma Takeaway/sandwich shop | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Co-operative Group Winslow Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2019 |
| Harrys Of Winslow Retailers - other | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Winslow Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Winslow Self Service (Jet/Londis) Retailers - other | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
Questions about Shaftesbury Court (Sanctuary Supported Living)
What is Shaftesbury Court (Sanctuary Supported Living)'s food hygiene rating?
Shaftesbury Court (Sanctuary Supported Living) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 15 January 2025.
Is Shaftesbury Court (Sanctuary Supported Living) 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shaftesbury Court (Sanctuary Supported Living) last inspected?
Shaftesbury Court (Sanctuary Supported Living) was last inspected on 15 January 2025, 18 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 Shaftesbury Court (Sanctuary Supported Living)?
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 Shaftesbury Court (Sanctuary Supported Living) compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,008 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Shaftesbury Court (Sanctuary Supported Living) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Shaftesbury Court (Sanctuary Supported Living) 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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Shaftesbury Court (Sanctuary Supported Living) is one of 37 rated food businesses in Winslow. See every hygiene rating in Winslow →
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