Claytons Marlow food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Buckinghamshire
Claytons Marlow holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 January 2020, more than 6 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: Claytons Lounge, 16 Oxford Road, Marlow, SL7 2NL
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Claytons Marlow among the 3,226 places in Buckinghamshire holding top marks, 81% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,226 | 81% | ← Claytons Marlow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 615 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 Good
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 Claytons Marlow 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 Claytons Marlow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavvin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Cedar Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Childcare 4 U Marlow Caring Premises | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Giggling Squid Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Everyman Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Cote Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
Questions about Claytons Marlow
What is Claytons Marlow's food hygiene rating?
Claytons Marlow has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 23 January 2020.
Is Claytons Marlow safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Claytons Marlow last inspected?
Claytons Marlow was last inspected on 23 January 2020, more than 6 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 Claytons Marlow?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Claytons Marlow compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Claytons Marlow is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Claytons Marlow 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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