Stag and Hounds food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Buckinghamshire
Stag and Hounds holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 27 February 2020, more than 6 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: The Stag And Hounds, Church Road, Iver Heath, SL0 0RW
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
In Buckinghamshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Stag and Hounds sits behind roughly 3,756 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,226 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ← Stag and Hounds | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Stag and Hounds 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 Stag and Hounds, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darcys Bakery Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Baxter Storey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
Questions about Stag and Hounds
What is Stag and Hounds's food hygiene rating?
Stag and Hounds has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 27 February 2020.
Is Stag and Hounds safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Stag and Hounds last inspected?
Stag and Hounds was last inspected on 27 February 2020, more than 6 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 Stag and Hounds?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Stag and Hounds compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, while Stag and Hounds holds a 3. 171 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Stag and Hounds 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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