Burnham Abbey food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Buckinghamshire
Burnham Abbey holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 February 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: Lake End Road, Burnham, Buckinghamshire, SL6 0PW
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Burnham Abbey 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% | ← Burnham Abbey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Burnham Abbey 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 Burnham Abbey, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applegarth Res Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Always Growing Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Berks Convenience Store Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2021 |
| Big Bens Fast Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Asda Express Slough West PFS Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Burnham Bowls Club Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2016 |
| B H Dhariwal Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2019 |
| Cambridge Education at Orchard Avenue Children's Centre Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2023 |
Questions about Burnham Abbey
What is Burnham Abbey's food hygiene rating?
Burnham Abbey has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 26 February 2015.
Is Burnham Abbey 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Burnham Abbey last inspected?
Burnham Abbey was last inspected on 26 February 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 Burnham Abbey?
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 Burnham Abbey compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Burnham Abbey is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Burnham Abbey 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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Understanding this rating
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