Several eating establishments across South Buckinghamshire have been given new food hygiene ratings.

In all, eight businesses were inspected between September 12 and October 16, but incredibly, none of the outlets were given a top score of 5/5.

The eateries are as follows based on their new rating:

Score: 4/5

  • The Iver Inn, Iver. Date of inspection: September 12
  • Smiffy's Cafe at Hazlemere Youth Centre, Hazlemere. Date of inspection: September 12
  • The Swan, Iver. Date of inspection: September 25
  • Veg Chennai Srilalitha Restaurant, Amersham. Date of inspection: October 16

Score: 3/5

  • Jai Ho Restaurant, Hazlemere. Date of inspection: September 12
  • Raj, Hazlemere. Date of inspection: September 12
  • New Youngs Takeaway, High Wycombe. Date of inspection: September 12
  • Mughal Palace, Amersham. Date of inspection: September 13

Every establishment in the county, as well as the country, is permitted to undergo hygiene inspections by their local authority to see whether or not their premises are fit for purpose.

The hygiene score system is as follows:

  • 0 – Urgent improvement is necessary
  • 1 – Major improvements is necessary
  • 2 – Improvements necessary
  • 3 – Business generally satisfactory
  • 4 – Business good on assessment
  • 5 – Business is seen as very good