Costcutter food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Buckinghamshire
Costcutter holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 20 September 2012, more than 13 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: Hampden Stores, St Hughs Avenue, High Wycombe, HP13 7TX
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
In Buckinghamshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Costcutter sits behind roughly 3,226 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,226 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 13% | ← Costcutter | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Costcutter 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 Costcutter, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24/7 Food And Drinks Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2024 |
| Bill's Diner Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Bees Knees Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Carcass Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2018 |
| Currys Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Carrot And Coriander 2007 Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2014 |
| Ash Hill Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
Questions about Costcutter
What is Costcutter's food hygiene rating?
Costcutter has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 20 September 2012.
Is Costcutter safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Costcutter last inspected?
Costcutter was last inspected on 20 September 2012, more than 13 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 Costcutter?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Costcutter compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, while Costcutter holds a 4. 530 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Costcutter 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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