John Lewis PLC food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Buckinghamshire
John Lewis PLC holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 August 2025, 11 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: John Lewis, Holmers Farm Way, High Wycombe, HP12 4NW
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts John Lewis PLC among the 3,235 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 | 3,235 | 81% | ← John Lewis PLC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 529 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 604 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 John Lewis PLC 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 John Lewis PLC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucks Indoor Tennis Centre Retailers - other | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2008 |
| Cressex Day Nursery Caring Premises | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Costa At Next Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2019 |
| Cressex Community Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2019 |
| Advent Press Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2017 |
| Desi Karahi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
Questions about John Lewis PLC
What is John Lewis PLC's food hygiene rating?
John Lewis PLC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 7 August 2025.
Is John Lewis PLC 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was John Lewis PLC last inspected?
John Lewis PLC was last inspected on 7 August 2025, 11 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 John Lewis PLC?
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 John Lewis PLC compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,008 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and John Lewis PLC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects John Lewis PLC 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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