The Cherries food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Buckinghamshire
The Cherries 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 3 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: Heath End Road, Flackwell Heath, Buckinghamshire, HP10 9DY
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts The Cherries 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% | ← The Cherries | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Cherries 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 Cherries, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrington Junior School School/college/university | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Carrington Infant School School/college/university | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Christ Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2016 |
| Cakes By Justine Other catering premises | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2009 |
| Crumbs Corner Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Age Concern Day Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Cafe Pausa - Dunelm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
Questions about The Cherries
What is The Cherries's food hygiene rating?
The Cherries has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 3 September 2025.
Is The Cherries 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 Cherries last inspected?
The Cherries was last inspected on 3 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 The Cherries?
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 The Cherries compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,008 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Cherries is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects The Cherries 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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The Cherries is one of 33 rated food businesses in Flackwell Heath. See every hygiene rating in Flackwell Heath →
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