Buckingham House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Buckinghamshire
Buckingham House 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 18 September 2023, more than 2 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: Buckingham House Care Home, Oxford Road, Gerrards Cross, SL9 7DP
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Buckingham House 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% | ← Buckingham House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Buckingham House 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 Buckingham House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrards Cross Tennis Club Other catering premises | 341 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 |
| My Ohana Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 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 |
| GAIL's Bakery Gerrards Cross Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2023 |
Questions about Buckingham House
What is Buckingham House's food hygiene rating?
Buckingham House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 18 September 2023.
Is Buckingham House 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 Buckingham House last inspected?
Buckingham House was last inspected on 18 September 2023, more than 2 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 Buckingham House?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Buckingham House compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Buckingham House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Buckingham House 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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