Hambleden Village Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Buckinghamshire
Hambleden Village Stores 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
This is a fresh result: Hambleden Village Stores was inspected on 19 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Hambleden Stores And Post Office, 58 Hambleden Village, Hambleden, RG9 6RT
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Hambleden Village Stores 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% | ← Hambleden Village Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hambleden Village Stores 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 Hambleden Village Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hambleden Wild Game Larder Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Henley Business School - University Of Reading School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Culden Faw Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2022 |
| Oaken Grove Vineyard Manufacturers/packers | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2020 |
| The Flower Pot Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| The Marlow Cheese Company Manufacturers/packers | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| ARA Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2019 |
| Chiltern Valley Winery & Brewery Manufacturers/packers | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
Questions about Hambleden Village Stores
What is Hambleden Village Stores's food hygiene rating?
Hambleden Village Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 19 June 2026.
Is Hambleden Village Stores 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 Hambleden Village Stores last inspected?
Hambleden Village Stores was last inspected on 19 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hambleden Village Stores?
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 Hambleden Village Stores compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Hambleden Village Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Hambleden Village Stores 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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