Drovers Hill Farm food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Buckinghamshire
Drovers Hill Farm holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 August 2018, more than 7 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: Upper Icknield Way, Saunderton, Buckinghamshire, HP27 9NJ
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Drovers Hill Farm 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% | ← Drovers Hill Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Drovers Hill Farm 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 Drovers Hill Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwood's Catering & Events Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 May 2026 |
| Princes Risborough Golf Club (Bar) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 September 2025 |
| Ridgeway Lodge Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2015 |
| Cherry Tree Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Princes Risborough Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 August 2019 |
| Hill View Farm Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Princes Risborough Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| The Bird In Hand Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 10 August 2023 |
Questions about Drovers Hill Farm
What is Drovers Hill Farm's food hygiene rating?
Drovers Hill Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 24 August 2018.
Is Drovers Hill Farm 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Drovers Hill Farm last inspected?
Drovers Hill Farm was last inspected on 24 August 2018, more than 7 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 Drovers Hill Farm?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Drovers Hill Farm compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Drovers Hill Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Drovers Hill Farm 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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