Rex Artisan Bakery food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Buckinghamshire
Rex Artisan Bakery holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the restaurant that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 22 July 2025, 11 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: 4 Chenies Parade, Little Chalfont, Buckinghamshire, HP7 9PH
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
A 2 is rare: only 41 of 4,008 rated places in Buckinghamshire score this low, about one in 98. By contrast 81% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,235 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 529 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ← Rex Artisan Bakery | |
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 604 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 Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Rex Artisan Bakery the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Rex Artisan Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2023 |
| Filippetto's Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Haranies Food & Wine Retailers - other | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2018 |
| Avenue Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Imapct Food Group at Dr Challoners School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Chartwells at Little Chalfont Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Bojangles Creative Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2018 |
| GATHER By Gray Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
Questions about Rex Artisan Bakery
What is Rex Artisan Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Rex Artisan Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 22 July 2025.
Is Rex Artisan Bakery safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Rex Artisan Bakery last inspected?
Rex Artisan Bakery was last inspected on 22 July 2025, 11 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 Rex Artisan Bakery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rex Artisan Bakery compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,008 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, while Rex Artisan Bakery holds a 2. 41 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Rex Artisan Bakery 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Buckinghamshire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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