What is the average food hygiene rating in Buckinghamshire?

The average food hygiene rating in Buckinghamshire is 4.72 out of 5, across 3,962 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Buckinghamshire compare with the national average for food hygiene?

80.7% of rated premises in Buckinghamshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 1.0 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Buckinghamshire 172 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Buckinghamshire have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

3,197 food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 80.7% of the 3,962 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 12 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Buckinghamshire have a low hygiene rating?

74 food businesses in Buckinghamshire are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Buckinghamshire food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Buckinghamshire (4,593 establishments on record, 3,962 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Buckinghamshire

In Buckinghamshire, 80.7% of 3,962 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.72/5. These figures cover 4,593 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Buckinghamshire has 3,197 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 3,962 rated premises (80.7%). 74 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 12 June 2026.

5★ share: 80.7%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +1.0 pp
National rank: 172 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Buckinghamshire

5★ Very Good

3,197 (80.7%)

4★ Good

519 (13.1%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

172 (4.3%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

43 (1.1%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

30 (0.8%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 (0%)

Plus 496 awaiting inspection and 135 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 496 awaiting inspection and 135 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Buckinghamshire: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Buckinghamshire?: The average food hygiene rating in Buckinghamshire is 4.72 out of 5, across 3,962 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Buckinghamshire compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 80.7% of rated premises in Buckinghamshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 1.0 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Buckinghamshire 172 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Buckinghamshire have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 3,197 food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 80.7% of the 3,962 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 12 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Buckinghamshire have a low hygiene rating?: 74 food businesses in Buckinghamshire are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Buckinghamshire food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Buckinghamshire (4,593 establishments on record, 3,962 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in Buckinghamshire

Bon Appetit - Rocky LaneRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rocky Lane Compound, Rocky Lane, Wendover, Buckinghamshire
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 June 2026
The ArtichokeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 9 Market Square, Amersham, Buckinghamshire · HP7 0DF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 June 2026
The WillowCaring Premises · The Willows, 110 Chartridge Lane, Chesham, Buckinghamshire · HP5 2RG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 June 2026
Bon Appetit - A4421Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · HS2 Development At Land Off, Chetwode Grange Road, Chetwode, Buckinghamshire · MK18 4LA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
Bon Appetit - West StreetRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Temporary HS2 Road Off Gawcott Road, Twyford, Buckinghamshire · MK18 4DZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
Bon Appetit - A422Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · HS2 Construction At Land North Of, Brackley Road, Westbury, Buckinghamshire · NN13 5JH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
Fresh Start Catering Ltd At Halton Community Combined SchoolSchool/college/university · Halton Combined School, Upper Icknield Way, Halton, Buckinghamshire · HP22 5PN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
Newton's CoffeeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 17 Church End, Newton Longville, Buckinghamshire · MK17 0AG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Tribal EatzMobile caterer · MK18
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Woodland Manor Care HomeCaring Premises · Micholls Avenue, Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire · SL9 0ED
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
Grain EffectOther catering premises · HP16
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
St James CentreOther catering premises · St James Church, Oxford Road, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire · SL9 7DJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026

Places needing improvement in Buckinghamshire

Mokarram BrothersRetailers - other · 302 Berkhampstead Road, Chesham, Buckinghamshire · HP5 3EZ
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 March 2026
Downley News And Convenience StoreRetailers - other · 11 Littleworth Road, Downley, Buckinghamshire · HP13 5XF
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 December 2024
Eat NuaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 14 - 15 Easton Street, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire · HP11 1NT
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 March 2026
Noshahi Food StoreRetailers - other · 118 - 120 Desborough Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire · HP11 2PU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 March 2026
Haddenham Post Office & Convenience StoreRetailers - other · 165 Churchway, Haddenham, Buckinghamshire · HP17 8LG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 8 July 2025
Brazil's KitchenRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 17 Market Square, Chesham, Buckinghamshire · HP5 1HG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 February 2026
Esquires Coffee BuckinghamRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 30 West Street, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire · MK18 1HE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 21 April 2026
Hampden ArmsPub/bar/nightclub · Hampden Road, Great Hampden, Buckinghamshire · HP16 9RQ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 May 2025

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 4,593 real Food Standards Agency records for Buckinghamshire, of which 3,962 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.