The Oarsman food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Buckinghamshire
The Oarsman holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: The Oarsman was inspected on 4 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 46 Spittal Street, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 1DB
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
In Buckinghamshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so The Oarsman sits behind roughly 3,226 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,226 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 13% | ← The Oarsman | |
| 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 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 The Oarsman 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 The Oarsman, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foxglove Studio Takeaway/sandwich shop | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2022 |
| Majestic Wine Retailers - other | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Cook Marlow Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2022 |
| La Cantina Del Vino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Brutus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Childcare 4 U Marlow Caring Premises | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Fresh Grimsby Fish Mobile caterer | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2018 |
Questions about The Oarsman
What is The Oarsman's food hygiene rating?
The Oarsman has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 4 June 2026.
Is The Oarsman 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Oarsman last inspected?
The Oarsman was last inspected on 4 June 2026, a month 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 The Oarsman?
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 The Oarsman compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Oarsman holds a 4. 530 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects The Oarsman 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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