Hartford Care at Burnham Lodge food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Buckinghamshire
Hartford Care at Burnham Lodge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 October 2025, 8 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: Burnham Lodge, Parliament Lane, Taplow, SL1 8NU
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Hartford Care at Burnham Lodge 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% | ← Hartford Care at Burnham Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Hartford Care at Burnham Lodge 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 Hartford Care at Burnham Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bray Cured Manufacturers/packers | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Cafe 2 U Slough Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2015 |
| Cliveden House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Burnham Leisure (2020) Limited Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2015 |
| Conservatory Restaurant & Dovecote Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
Questions about Hartford Care at Burnham Lodge
What is Hartford Care at Burnham Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Hartford Care at Burnham Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 16 October 2025.
Is Hartford Care at Burnham Lodge 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hartford Care at Burnham Lodge last inspected?
Hartford Care at Burnham Lodge was last inspected on 16 October 2025, 8 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 Hartford Care at Burnham Lodge?
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 Hartford Care at Burnham Lodge compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Hartford Care at Burnham Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Hartford Care at Burnham Lodge 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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