Sandcastle Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Buckinghamshire
Sandcastle Nursery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 September 2023, more than 2 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: Lane End Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 4JF
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Sandcastle Nursery 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% | ← Sandcastle Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Sandcastle Nursery 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 Sandcastle Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Leonetti - K162 SVH Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2023 |
| Absolute Cuisine Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| BaxterStorey At Wycombe Wanderers Football Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Castlefield County Combined School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Globalcafe School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Abid Catering Services Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Coffee Werks Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2022 |
| Carrot & Coriander Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
Questions about Sandcastle Nursery
What is Sandcastle Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Sandcastle Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 29 September 2023.
Is Sandcastle Nursery 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sandcastle Nursery last inspected?
Sandcastle Nursery was last inspected on 29 September 2023, more than 2 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 Sandcastle Nursery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Sandcastle Nursery compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Sandcastle Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Sandcastle Nursery 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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