Alba / Marlow Montessori School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Buckinghamshire
Alba / Marlow Montessori School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 10 June 2010, more than 16 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: Bovingdon Green Village Hall, Frieth Road, Marlow, SL7 2JQ
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
In Buckinghamshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Alba / Marlow Montessori School sits behind roughly 3,235 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,235 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 527 | 13% | ← Alba / Marlow Montessori School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 606 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Alba / Marlow Montessori School 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 Alba / Marlow Montessori School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlow Day Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Claytons Marlow Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2020 |
| Marlow Church Of England Infant School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Impact Food Group At Sir William Borlases Grammar School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Impact Food Group At Holy Trinity Church Of England School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
Questions about Alba / Marlow Montessori School
What is Alba / Marlow Montessori School's food hygiene rating?
Alba / Marlow Montessori School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 10 June 2010.
Is Alba / Marlow Montessori School 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Alba / Marlow Montessori School last inspected?
Alba / Marlow Montessori School was last inspected on 10 June 2010, more than 16 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 Alba / Marlow Montessori School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Alba / Marlow Montessori School compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,006 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, while Alba / Marlow Montessori School holds a 4. 527 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Alba / Marlow Montessori School 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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