The Stag food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Buckinghamshire
The Stag holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 June 2025, 12 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: The Green, Mentmore, Buckinghamshire, LU7 0QF
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts The Stag 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% | ← The Stag | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Stag 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 The Stag, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Horseshoes Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Mason Stores Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Paddocks Cafe At Bury Farm Equestrian Village Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 31 July 2025 |
| The Old Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Buttons Cheddington School/college/university | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| HCL At Cheddington School School/college/university | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Kidz Zone Club At Cheddington Combined School School/college/university | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2018 |
| Wingbury Farm Glamping Limited Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2018 |
Questions about The Stag
What is The Stag's food hygiene rating?
The Stag has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 18 June 2025.
Is The Stag 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Stag last inspected?
The Stag was last inspected on 18 June 2025, 12 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 The Stag?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Stag compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Stag is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects The Stag 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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