The Marlow Cheese Company food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Buckinghamshire
The Marlow Cheese Company holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 December 2025, 7 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 13C Westfield Farm, Westfield, Medmenham, SL7 2TA
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts The Marlow Cheese Company 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% | ← The Marlow Cheese Company | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 The Marlow Cheese Company 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 Marlow Cheese Company, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Flower Pot Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Danesfield House Hotel & Spa Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Bartlett Mitchell Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| S A S Software Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Danesfield Den Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2021 |
| Impact Food Group At Danesfield Combined School School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Whitehill Service Station Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2024 |
| Henley Business School - University Of Reading School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
Questions about The Marlow Cheese Company
What is The Marlow Cheese Company's food hygiene rating?
The Marlow Cheese Company has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 11 December 2025.
Is The Marlow Cheese Company 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Marlow Cheese Company last inspected?
The Marlow Cheese Company was last inspected on 11 December 2025, 7 months 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 Marlow Cheese Company?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Marlow Cheese Company compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Marlow Cheese Company is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects The Marlow Cheese Company 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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