The Centre @ Verney Close food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Buckinghamshire
The Centre @ Verney Close holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 20 May 2016, more than 10 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 Centre, Verney Close, Buckingham, MK18 1JP
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
In Buckinghamshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so The Centre @ Verney Close 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% | ← The Centre @ Verney Close | |
| 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 Very 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 The Centre @ Verney Close 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 Centre @ Verney Close, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| COFFEE#1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Smith & Clay Retailers - other | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| Cheng Du Takeaway/sandwich shop | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Meadow Row Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Buckingham News Takeaway/sandwich shop | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Gazzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Prego Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| The White Hart Pub/bar/nightclub | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
Questions about The Centre @ Verney Close
What is The Centre @ Verney Close's food hygiene rating?
The Centre @ Verney Close has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 20 May 2016.
Is The Centre @ Verney Close 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Centre @ Verney Close last inspected?
The Centre @ Verney Close was last inspected on 20 May 2016, more than 10 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 Centre @ Verney Close?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Centre @ Verney Close compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Centre @ Verney Close holds a 4. 530 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects The Centre @ Verney Close 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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