Hampden Herdwicks food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Buckinghamshire
Hampden Herdwicks holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 22 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: Hampden Bottom Farm, Rignall Road, Little Hampden, HP16 9PT
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
In Buckinghamshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Hampden Herdwicks sits behind roughly 3,226 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,226 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 13% | ← Hampden Herdwicks | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Hampden Herdwicks 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 Hampden Herdwicks, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckmoorend Farm Shop, Kitchen & Butchers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Chapel Hill Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2018 |
| Wild Feasts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2022 |
| Auberge Du Golf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| The Firecrest Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Ellesborough Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Coco Tamarind Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 23 January 2025 |
| Love Debbie Patisserie Other catering premises | 2.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 25 March 2014 |
Questions about Hampden Herdwicks
What is Hampden Herdwicks's food hygiene rating?
Hampden Herdwicks has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 22 February 2019.
Is Hampden Herdwicks safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hampden Herdwicks last inspected?
Hampden Herdwicks was last inspected on 22 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 Hampden Herdwicks?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hampden Herdwicks compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, while Hampden Herdwicks holds a 4. 530 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Hampden Herdwicks 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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