Darvills Hill Farm food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Buckinghamshire
Darvills Hill Farm holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 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: Flowers Bottom Lane, Speen, Buckinghamshire, HP27 0PZ
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Darvills Hill Farm 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% | ← Darvills Hill Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Darvills Hill Farm 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 Darvills Hill Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Beauty Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2015 |
| Speen Church Of England School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| RAFA Kidz Greenwood Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Sweetcroft Day Care Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Esso Service Station Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Quackers Out Of School Club Walters Ash Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| RAF High Wycombe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Quackers Out Of School Clubs School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
Questions about Darvills Hill Farm
What is Darvills Hill Farm's food hygiene rating?
Darvills Hill Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 18 February 2019.
Is Darvills Hill Farm 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Darvills Hill Farm last inspected?
Darvills Hill Farm was last inspected on 18 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 Darvills Hill Farm?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Darvills Hill Farm compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Darvills Hill Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Darvills Hill Farm 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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