The Shelburne Hospital food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Buckinghamshire
The Shelburne Hospital 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 5 December 2023, more than 2 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: Queen Alexandra Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 2TR
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts The Shelburne Hospital 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 Shelburne Hospital | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Shelburne Hospital 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 Shelburne Hospital, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Nursery - Wycombe Hospital Caring Premises | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2009 |
| Django's Specialty Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Beirut Sustainable Street Food Mobile caterer | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Charlies Kebabs - KBZ 6808 Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2018 |
| B'Hive Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| B & M Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
Questions about The Shelburne Hospital
What is The Shelburne Hospital's food hygiene rating?
The Shelburne Hospital has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 5 December 2023.
Is The Shelburne Hospital 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 Shelburne Hospital last inspected?
The Shelburne Hospital was last inspected on 5 December 2023, more than 2 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 Shelburne Hospital?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Shelburne Hospital compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Shelburne Hospital is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects The Shelburne Hospital 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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