The Cotton Wheel

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-10-30

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
0

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

The Cotton Wheel is a pub/bar/nightclub located at Jackson Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP19 9BF, in the Buckinghamshire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 30 October 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Buckinghamshire oversees 4,846 registered food businesses, of which 77% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Buckinghamshire is 4.7 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Pub/bar/nightclub
Address
Jackson Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Postcode
HP19 9BF
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
369816

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of The Cotton Wheel?

The Cotton Wheel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Buckinghamshire.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was The Cotton Wheel last inspected?

The Cotton Wheel was last inspected on 2025-10-30. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is The Cotton Wheel located?

The Cotton Wheel is located at Jackson Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire , HP19 9BF, in the Buckinghamshire local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the HP19 postcode area.