Howe Farm Flowers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Buckinghamshire
Howe Farm Flowers holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 23 June 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: Howe Farm, Dorton, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0NY
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
In Buckinghamshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Howe Farm Flowers sits behind roughly 3,226 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,226 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 13% | ← Howe Farm Flowers | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Howe Farm Flowers 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 Howe Farm Flowers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashfold School Trust Ltd School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| The Ash Tree Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Windmill Pre-School School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Brill Church Of England School School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Vale Brewery Co Manufacturers/packers | 1.8 miles away | Exempt | |
| Brill Stores Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| The Pointer Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Westcott Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
Questions about Howe Farm Flowers
What is Howe Farm Flowers's food hygiene rating?
Howe Farm Flowers has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 23 June 2017.
Is Howe Farm Flowers safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Howe Farm Flowers last inspected?
Howe Farm Flowers was last inspected on 23 June 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 Howe Farm Flowers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Howe Farm Flowers compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, while Howe Farm Flowers holds a 4. 530 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Howe Farm Flowers 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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