The Grouse And Ale food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Buckinghamshire
The Grouse And Ale holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 June 2025, 12 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.
Address: High Street, Lane End, Buckinghamshire, HP14 3JG
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts The Grouse And Ale 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% | ← The Grouse And Ale | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Grouse And Ale 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 The Grouse And Ale, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lane End Playing Fields Mobile caterer | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Strawberry Grove Fine Foods Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| B & T Supermarket Retailers - other | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2016 |
| Sunshine Montessori Babies School/college/university | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Cans Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2019 |
| E J Lacey & Sons - Dairy Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Lacey's Farm Shop And Butchers Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Sunshine Montessori Day Nursery School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
Questions about The Grouse And Ale
What is The Grouse And Ale's food hygiene rating?
The Grouse And Ale has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 17 June 2025.
Is The Grouse And Ale 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Grouse And Ale last inspected?
The Grouse And Ale was last inspected on 17 June 2025, 12 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 The Grouse And Ale?
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 The Grouse And Ale compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Grouse And Ale is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects The Grouse And Ale 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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