S S A Overn Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Buckinghamshire
S S A Overn Shop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 11 March 2015, more than 11 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: Overn Avenue, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 1LQ
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
In Buckinghamshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so S S A Overn Shop 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 | 527 | 13% | ← S S A Overn Shop | |
| 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 606 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 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 S S A Overn Shop 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 S S A Overn Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Buckingham Community Hospital Caring Premises | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Mey Bar & Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2006 |
| Smarts Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Grand Junction Pub/bar/nightclub | 440 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Antep Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| China Cottage Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
Questions about S S A Overn Shop
What is S S A Overn Shop's food hygiene rating?
S S A Overn Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 11 March 2015.
Is S S A Overn Shop 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was S S A Overn Shop last inspected?
S S A Overn Shop was last inspected on 11 March 2015, more than 11 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 S S A Overn Shop?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does S S A Overn Shop compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,006 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, while S S A Overn Shop holds a 4. 527 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects S S A Overn Shop 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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