The Cape food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Buckinghamshire
The Cape holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 June 2025, 13 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: 6A Burkes Parade, Station Road, Beaconsfield, HP9 1NN
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts The Cape among the 3,235 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 | 3,235 | 81% | ← The Cape | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 529 | 13% | ||
| 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 604 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 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 Cape 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 Cape, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2012 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| China Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Laithwaites Wine Retailers - other | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2022 |
| Beaconsfield Post Office Retailers - other | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2016 |
| Cook Retailers - other | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Fego Beaconsfield Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Kun Sing Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
Questions about The Cape
What is The Cape's food hygiene rating?
The Cape has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 13 June 2025.
Is The Cape 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cape last inspected?
The Cape was last inspected on 13 June 2025, 13 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 Cape?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cape compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,008 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Cape is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects The Cape 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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