Penley Grange Residential Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Buckinghamshire
Penley Grange Residential Home holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 21 April 2022, more than 4 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: Penley Grange, Marlow Road, Stokenchurch, HP14 3UW
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
In Buckinghamshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Penley Grange Residential Home 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% | ← Penley Grange Residential Home | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Penley Grange Residential Home 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 Penley Grange Residential Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| John & Anita's Refreshments Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2022 |
| Penley View Caring Premises | at this address | 4 - Good | 21 April 2022 |
| Mowchak Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 20 May 2026 |
Questions about Penley Grange Residential Home
What is Penley Grange Residential Home's food hygiene rating?
Penley Grange Residential Home has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 21 April 2022.
Is Penley Grange Residential Home 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Penley Grange Residential Home last inspected?
Penley Grange Residential Home was last inspected on 21 April 2022, more than 4 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 Penley Grange Residential Home?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Penley Grange Residential Home compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, while Penley Grange Residential Home holds a 4. 530 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Penley Grange Residential Home 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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Penley Grange Residential Home is one of 24 rated food businesses in Stokenchurch. See every hygiene rating in Stokenchurch →
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