Ridgeway Lodge food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Buckinghamshire
Ridgeway Lodge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 April 2015, more than 11 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 9NL
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Ridgeway Lodge 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% | ← Ridgeway Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Ridgeway Lodge 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 Ridgeway Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drovers Hill Farm Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2018 |
| Cherry Tree Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Harwood's Catering & Events Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 May 2026 |
| Princes Risborough Golf Club (Bar) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 September 2025 |
| Princes Risborough Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 August 2019 |
| The Bird In Hand Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 10 August 2023 |
| Princes Risborough Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| Saraguls Thai Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
Questions about Ridgeway Lodge
What is Ridgeway Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Ridgeway Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 27 April 2015.
Is Ridgeway Lodge 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ridgeway Lodge last inspected?
Ridgeway Lodge was last inspected on 27 April 2015, more than 11 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 Ridgeway Lodge?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ridgeway Lodge compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Ridgeway Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Ridgeway Lodge 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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