Rachel's Event Catering food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Buckinghamshire
Rachel's Event Catering holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 January 2018, more than 8 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: 28 Plomer Green Avenue, Downley, Buckinghamshire, HP13 5LW
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Rachel's Event Catering 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% | ← Rachel's Event Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Rachel's Event Catering 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 Rachel's Event Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Stop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2017 |
| Chiltern Hills Montessori Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2023 |
| Bricklayers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Chartwells at The Downley School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Chiltern Hills Montessori Nursery School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Globalcafe School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| 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 |
Questions about Rachel's Event Catering
What is Rachel's Event Catering's food hygiene rating?
Rachel's Event Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 15 January 2018.
Is Rachel's Event Catering 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rachel's Event Catering last inspected?
Rachel's Event Catering was last inspected on 15 January 2018, more than 8 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 Rachel's Event Catering?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rachel's Event Catering compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Rachel's Event Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Rachel's Event Catering 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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