Croft Cottage food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Buckinghamshire
Croft Cottage 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
This is a fresh result: Croft Cottage was inspected on 15 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Croft Cottage Care Home, 17 Rickmansworth Lane, Chalfont St Peter, SL9 0JY
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Croft Cottage 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% | ← Croft Cottage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Croft Cottage 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 Croft Cottage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franks Coffee Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Footsteps Day Nursery and Pre School Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Chalfont St Peter AFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2015 |
| Chalfont St Peter Tennis Club Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2008 |
| Lara's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2018 |
| Crumbs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
Questions about Croft Cottage
What is Croft Cottage's food hygiene rating?
Croft Cottage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 15 May 2026.
Is Croft Cottage 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 Croft Cottage last inspected?
Croft Cottage was last inspected on 15 May 2026, a month 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 Croft Cottage?
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 Croft Cottage compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Croft Cottage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Croft Cottage 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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