Wycombe Older Wellbeing (WOW) food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Buckinghamshire
Wycombe Older Wellbeing (WOW) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 8 June 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: St Peters Church Hall, Micklefield Road, High Wycombe, HP13 7HU
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
In Buckinghamshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Wycombe Older Wellbeing (WOW) sits behind roughly 3,235 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,235 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 529 | 13% | ← Wycombe Older Wellbeing (WOW) | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Wycombe Older Wellbeing (WOW) 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 Wycombe Older Wellbeing (WOW), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Hill Primary School School/college/university | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Complete Sports Ltd School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2023 |
| Bistro @ Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Bellus Stores & Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2022 |
| Eat Nation Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Bill's Diner Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Co Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2013 |
Questions about Wycombe Older Wellbeing (WOW)
What is Wycombe Older Wellbeing (WOW)'s food hygiene rating?
Wycombe Older Wellbeing (WOW) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 8 June 2016.
Is Wycombe Older Wellbeing (WOW) 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wycombe Older Wellbeing (WOW) last inspected?
Wycombe Older Wellbeing (WOW) was last inspected on 8 June 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 Wycombe Older Wellbeing (WOW)?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wycombe Older Wellbeing (WOW) compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,008 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, while Wycombe Older Wellbeing (WOW) holds a 4. 529 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Wycombe Older Wellbeing (WOW) 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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