Manor Farm Bourton & The Larder Cafe food hygiene rating
Farmers/growers · Buckinghamshire
Manor Farm Bourton & The Larder Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 August 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: Manor Farm, Bourton Road, Buckingham, MK18 7DS
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Manor Farm Bourton & The Larder Cafe among the 3,235 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 | 3,235 | 81% | ← Manor Farm Bourton & The Larder Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Manor Farm Bourton & The Larder Cafe 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 Manor Farm Bourton & The Larder Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Air Foods Cheese Room Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Coffee Mill Kitchen & The Wagon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Buckingham Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Linden Village Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2023 |
| Lace Hill Manor Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Fresh Start Catering Ltd At Lace Hill Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| S4A Group Ltd At Lace Hill Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2019 |
Questions about Manor Farm Bourton & The Larder Cafe
What is Manor Farm Bourton & The Larder Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Manor Farm Bourton & The Larder Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 8 August 2025.
Is Manor Farm Bourton & The Larder Cafe 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 producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Manor Farm Bourton & The Larder Cafe last inspected?
Manor Farm Bourton & The Larder Cafe was last inspected on 8 August 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 Manor Farm Bourton & The Larder Cafe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Manor Farm Bourton & The Larder Cafe compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,008 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Manor Farm Bourton & The Larder Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Manor Farm Bourton & The Larder Cafe 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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