The Ethorpe Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Buckinghamshire
The Ethorpe Hotel 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 5 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: 85 Packhorse Road, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, SL9 8HX
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts The Ethorpe Hotel 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% | ← The Ethorpe Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Ethorpe Hotel 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 Ethorpe Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2013 |
| Karak Chaii Gerrards Cross Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Buttermilk Cafe & Desserts Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Everyman Cinema Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Papa Johns Takeaway/sandwich shop | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2023 |
| Gerrards Cross Montessori Nursery Caring Premises | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Lucca Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2023 |
| Puccinos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2023 |
Questions about The Ethorpe Hotel
What is The Ethorpe Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Ethorpe Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 5 February 2025.
Is The Ethorpe Hotel 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 The Ethorpe Hotel last inspected?
The Ethorpe Hotel was last inspected on 5 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 Ethorpe Hotel?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Ethorpe Hotel compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Ethorpe Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects The Ethorpe Hotel 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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