Palmers Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Buckinghamshire
Palmers 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
The rating dates from 11 September 2025, 10 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: Victoria House, Wycombe Road, Stokenchurch, HP14 3RJ
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Palmers 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% | ← Palmers 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 Palmers 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 Palmers Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stokenchurch Primary School School/college/university | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Tesco Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| The Dayalbagh Radhasoami Satsang Association Of Europe Other catering premises | 341 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Fleur De Lis Pub/bar/nightclub | 359 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 16 July 2025 |
| The Kids Lunch Company Ltd Other catering premises | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Mowchak Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 20 May 2026 |
| Shell Stokenchurch Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| CJ Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 July 2025 |
Questions about Palmers Stores
What is Palmers Stores's food hygiene rating?
Palmers Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 11 September 2025.
Is Palmers 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 Palmers Stores last inspected?
Palmers Stores was last inspected on 11 September 2025, 10 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 Palmers 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 Palmers Stores compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Palmers Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Palmers 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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