The Abbeyfield Society food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Buckinghamshire
The Abbeyfield Society 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 22 November 2019, more than 6 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: Abbeyfield House, Church Street, Princes Risborough, HP27 9AA
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts The Abbeyfield Society 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 Abbeyfield Society | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 617 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 Very 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 Abbeyfield Society 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 Abbeyfield Society, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radhuni Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 21 August 2025 |
| White Sage Health And Beauty Retailers - other | 44 yards away | Exempt | |
| Princes Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 103 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 October 2025 |
| The Whiteleaf Cross Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 103 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 February 2026 |
| Godwins Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 November 2025 |
| Fieldmouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Risborough Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 April 2025 |
| Duke Street Wine Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2025 |
Questions about The Abbeyfield Society
What is The Abbeyfield Society's food hygiene rating?
The Abbeyfield Society has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 22 November 2019.
Is The Abbeyfield Society 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 The Abbeyfield Society last inspected?
The Abbeyfield Society was last inspected on 22 November 2019, more than 6 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 The Abbeyfield Society?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Abbeyfield Society compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 3,999 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Abbeyfield Society is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects The Abbeyfield Society 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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