Stag and Hounds food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Buckinghamshire
Stag and Hounds 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
This is a fresh result: Stag and Hounds was inspected on 25 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Buckinghamshire ratings →
Address: The Stag And Hounds, Church Road, Iver Heath, SL0 0RW
How this rating has changed
Stag and Hounds has improved: it was rated 3 before its inspection on 25 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 25 August 2026 | 3 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Stag and Hounds among the 3,260 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 | 3,260 | 81% | ← Stag and Hounds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 537 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 166 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 43 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 542 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 Very 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 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 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 25 August 2026.
Is Stag and Hounds 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 Stag and Hounds last inspected?
Stag and Hounds was last inspected on 25 August 2026, within the last month. 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 "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Stag and Hounds compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,041 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Stag and Hounds is one of them.
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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Stag and Hounds is one of 24 rated food businesses in Iver Heath. See every hygiene rating in Iver Heath →
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