Russell House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Buckinghamshire
Russell House 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: Russell House was inspected on 15 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: National Society For Epilepsy, Chesham Lane, Chalfont St Giles, SL9 0RJ
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Russell House 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% | ← Russell House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Russell House 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 Russell House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franks Coffee Ltd Mobile caterer | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Croft Cottage Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Footsteps Day Nursery and Pre School Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Chalfont St Peter AFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2015 |
| Chalfont St Peter Tennis Club Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2008 |
| Chalfont St Giles Pre School Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2015 |
Questions about Russell House
What is Russell House's food hygiene rating?
Russell House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 15 May 2026.
Is Russell House 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 Russell House last inspected?
Russell House 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 Russell House?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Russell House compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Russell House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Russell House 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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Understanding this rating
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Russell House is one of 33 rated food businesses in Chalfont St Giles. See every hygiene rating in Chalfont St Giles →
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