Open Air Foods Cheese Room food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Buckinghamshire
Open Air Foods Cheese Room 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 13 March 2026, 4 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Manor Farm, Bourton Road, Buckingham, MK18 7DS
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Open Air Foods Cheese Room among the 3,235 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 | 3,235 | 81% | ← Open Air Foods Cheese Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 527 | 13% | ||
| 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 606 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Open Air Foods Cheese Room 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 Open Air Foods Cheese Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Farm Bourton & The Larder Cafe Farmers/growers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Coffee Mill Kitchen & The Wagon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Buckingham Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Linden Village Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2023 |
| Lace Hill Manor Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Fresh Start Catering Ltd At Lace Hill Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| S4A Group Ltd At Lace Hill Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2019 |
Questions about Open Air Foods Cheese Room
What is Open Air Foods Cheese Room's food hygiene rating?
Open Air Foods Cheese Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 13 March 2026.
Is Open Air Foods Cheese Room 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 Open Air Foods Cheese Room last inspected?
Open Air Foods Cheese Room was last inspected on 13 March 2026, 4 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 Open Air Foods Cheese Room?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Open Air Foods Cheese Room compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,006 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Open Air Foods Cheese Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Open Air Foods Cheese Room 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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