Bees Knees food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Buckinghamshire
Bees Knees 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 12 September 2025, 9 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: 15 Pinions Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 7AT
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Bees Knees 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% | ← Bees Knees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bees Knees 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 Bees Knees, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24/7 Food And Drinks Retailers - other | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2024 |
| Carcass Mobile caterer | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2018 |
| Carrot And Coriander 2007 Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2014 |
| Bill's Diner Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Currys Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2025 |
| Baxter Storey @ Hyundai Academy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Belle Vue PH Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2016 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
Questions about Bees Knees
What is Bees Knees's food hygiene rating?
Bees Knees has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 12 September 2025.
Is Bees Knees 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 Bees Knees last inspected?
Bees Knees was last inspected on 12 September 2025, 9 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 Bees Knees?
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 Bees Knees compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Bees Knees is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Bees Knees 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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