Mace Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Buckinghamshire
Mace Express holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 February 2019, more than 7 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: 39 High Street, Iver, Buckinghamshire, SL0 9ND
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Mace Express 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% | ← Mace Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 617 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 Mace Express 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 Mace Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2016 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Crumbs Food Co School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Cafe O Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Costcutters Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
Questions about Mace Express
What is Mace Express's food hygiene rating?
Mace Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 21 February 2019.
Is Mace Express 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mace Express last inspected?
Mace Express was last inspected on 21 February 2019, more than 7 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 Mace Express?
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 Mace Express compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 3,999 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Mace Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Mace Express 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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