Downley News And Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Buckinghamshire
Downley News And Convenience Store 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 13 May 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
94% of rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Buckinghamshire ratings →
Address: 11 Littleworth Road, Downley, Buckinghamshire, HP13 5XF
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
In Buckinghamshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Downley News And Convenience Store sits behind roughly 3,260 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,260 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 537 | 13% | ← Downley News And Convenience Store | |
| 3 out of 5 | 166 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 43 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 542 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 Downley News And Convenience Store 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 Downley News And Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiltern Hills Montessori Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2026 |
| Bricklayers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Chartwells at The Downley School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Chiltern Hills Montessori Nursery School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Active Sport High Wycombe Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Abid Catering Services Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| A Leonetti - K162 SVH Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2023 |
| Bird In Hand Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2026 |
Questions about Downley News And Convenience Store
What is Downley News And Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Downley News And Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 13 May 2026.
Is Downley News And Convenience Store 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 Downley News And Convenience Store last inspected?
Downley News And Convenience Store was last inspected on 13 May 2026, 3 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 Downley News And Convenience Store?
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 Downley News And Convenience Store compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,041 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, while Downley News And Convenience Store holds a 4. 537 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Downley News And Convenience Store 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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Downley News And Convenience Store is one of 24 rated food businesses in Downley. See every hygiene rating in Downley →
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