The New Lowndes Arms

Whaddon

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 6 February 2026 by Buckinghamshire.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The New Lowndes Arms, from February 2019 to February 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2019 to 3 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The New Lowndes Arms.

Food hygiene rating history for The New Lowndes Arms
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
7 February 2019	5 / 5	Very good
6 February 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

The New Lowndes Arms in Whaddon has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

The Lowndes Arms PH,
4 High Street,
Whaddon,
Buckinghamshire,
MK17 0NA

The New Lowndes Arms Hygiene Rating - 3/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The New Lowndes Arms. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The New Lowndes Arms?

Food hygiene at The New Lowndes Arms is inspected by Buckinghamshire, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The New Lowndes Arms

What is The New Lowndes Arms’s food hygiene rating?

The New Lowndes Arms has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 6 February 2026.

When was The New Lowndes Arms last inspected?

The New Lowndes Arms was last inspected by Buckinghamshire on 6 February 2026.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.