Richard Taylor / Richard Large food hygiene rating
Farmers/growers · Buckinghamshire
Richard Taylor / Richard Large 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 22 March 2017, more than 9 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: Igguldon Farm, Fenny Road, Stoke Hammond, MK17 9BN
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Richard Taylor / Richard Large among the 3,226 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 | 3,226 | 81% | ← Richard Taylor / Richard Large | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 13% | ||
| 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 Very good
- 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 Richard Taylor / Richard Large 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 Richard Taylor / Richard Large, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttons Pre-School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2015 |
| Deli Delivered Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
Questions about Richard Taylor / Richard Large
What is Richard Taylor / Richard Large's food hygiene rating?
Richard Taylor / Richard Large has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 22 March 2017.
Is Richard Taylor / Richard Large 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 Richard Taylor / Richard Large last inspected?
Richard Taylor / Richard Large was last inspected on 22 March 2017, more than 9 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 Richard Taylor / Richard Large?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Richard Taylor / Richard Large compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Richard Taylor / Richard Large is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Richard Taylor / Richard Large 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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