Stewkley Food & Wines food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Buckinghamshire
Stewkley Food & Wines 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 20 July 2023, more than 2 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: 44 High Street North, Stewkley, Buckinghamshire, LU7 0EW
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Stewkley Food & Wines 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% | ← Stewkley Food & Wines | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Stewkley Food & Wines 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 Stewkley Food & Wines, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Buttons At St Michael's School/college/university | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Stewkley FC Saturday Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Stewkley Recreation Ground Association And Sports Pavilion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Wiltshire Farm Foods Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| The Carpenters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
Questions about Stewkley Food & Wines
What is Stewkley Food & Wines's food hygiene rating?
Stewkley Food & Wines has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 20 July 2023.
Is Stewkley Food & Wines 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 Stewkley Food & Wines last inspected?
Stewkley Food & Wines was last inspected on 20 July 2023, more than 2 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 Stewkley Food & Wines?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Stewkley Food & Wines compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Stewkley Food & Wines is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Stewkley Food & Wines 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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