The Works food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Buckinghamshire
The Works holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 December 2024, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 11 High Street, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 2AZ
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts The Works 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% | ← The Works | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Works 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 Works, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B'Hive Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| B & M Retailers - other | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Charlies Kebabs - KBZ 6808 Mobile caterer | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2018 |
| All Stars Pre-School Caring Premises | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Coco's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Django's Specialty Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Delikatesy Smaczek Retailers - other | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2023 |
Questions about The Works
What is The Works's food hygiene rating?
The Works has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 17 December 2024.
Is The Works 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Works last inspected?
The Works was last inspected on 17 December 2024, 18 months 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 Works?
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 The Works compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Works is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects The Works 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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