The Falcon Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Buckinghamshire
The Falcon Inn 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 4 July 2023, more than 3 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: The Falcon, Village Road, Denham, UB9 5BE
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts The Falcon Inn 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 Falcon Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Falcon Inn 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 Falcon Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Da Remo Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Denham Bowls Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2016 |
| Denham Village Superstore Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Flying Red Horse Connect Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2013 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2014 |
| Buckinghamshire Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Denham Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2019 |
Questions about The Falcon Inn
What is The Falcon Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Falcon Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 4 July 2023.
Is The Falcon Inn 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 Falcon Inn last inspected?
The Falcon Inn was last inspected on 4 July 2023, more than 3 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 The Falcon Inn?
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 The Falcon Inn compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 3,999 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Falcon Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects The Falcon Inn 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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