Vana Trust food hygiene rating
Farmers/growers · Buckinghamshire
Vana Trust holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the producer are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 29 January 2014, more than 12 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: Yew Tree Farm, Duck Lane, Ludgershall, HP18 9XZ
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
In Buckinghamshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Vana Trust sits behind roughly 3,235 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,235 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 529 | 13% | ← Vana Trust | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Vana Trust 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 Vana Trust, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bull & Butcher Pub/bar/nightclub | 153 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 May 2025 |
| Complete Prep UK Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | Exempt | |
| Vale Brewery Co Manufacturers/packers | 1.5 miles away | Exempt | |
| Canaletto Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Akeman Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Grendon Convenience Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2010 |
| Edwards And Ward At Grendon Underwood Combined School School/college/university | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| S4A Group Ltd At Grendon Underwood CP School School/college/university | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2023 |
Questions about Vana Trust
What is Vana Trust's food hygiene rating?
Vana Trust has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 29 January 2014.
Is Vana Trust safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Vana Trust last inspected?
Vana Trust was last inspected on 29 January 2014, more than 12 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 Vana Trust?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Vana Trust compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,008 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, while Vana Trust holds a 4. 529 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Vana Trust 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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