The Apple Tree food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Buckinghamshire
The Apple Tree 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 6 February 2025, 17 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: Oxford Road, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, SL9 7AH
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts The Apple Tree 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 Apple Tree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 527 | 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 606 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 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 Apple Tree 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 Apple Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham House Caring Premises | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2023 |
| Gerrards Cross Tennis Club Other catering premises | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2013 |
| Acorn Montessori School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2015 |
| Gerrards Cross Community Association Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2017 |
| J J Toys Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Fego Caffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Majestic Wine Warehouse Limited Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2015 |
| My Ohana Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
Questions about The Apple Tree
What is The Apple Tree's food hygiene rating?
The Apple Tree has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 6 February 2025.
Is The Apple Tree 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 Apple Tree last inspected?
The Apple Tree was last inspected on 6 February 2025, 17 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 Apple Tree?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Apple Tree compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,006 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Apple Tree is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects The Apple Tree 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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