Taipan food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Buckinghamshire
Taipan holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 November 2025, 7 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: 1 Cross Court, Plomer Green Avenue, Downley, HP13 5UW
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Taipan 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% | ← Taipan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Taipan 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 Taipan, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Stop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2017 |
| Chartwells at The Downley School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Chiltern Hills Montessori Nursery School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Chiltern Hills Montessori Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2023 |
| Bricklayers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Globalcafe School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| A Leonetti - K162 SVH Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2023 |
| Abid Catering Services Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
Questions about Taipan
What is Taipan's food hygiene rating?
Taipan has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 26 November 2025.
Is Taipan 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Taipan last inspected?
Taipan was last inspected on 26 November 2025, 7 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 Taipan?
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 Taipan compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Taipan is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Taipan 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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