The M Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Buckinghamshire
The M Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 January 2023, more than 3 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: Court Garden Leisure Complex, Pound Lane, Marlow, SL7 2AE
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts The M Cafe 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 M Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The M Cafe 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 M Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grape Expectations Pub/bar/nightclub | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Amorino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2022 |
| Ginger Wings Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Fego Cafe Marlow Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Duke Of Clarence Pub/bar/nightclub | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Macdonald Compleat Angler Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Cote Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Laurents Takeaway/sandwich shop | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
Questions about The M Cafe
What is The M Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The M Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 25 January 2023.
Is The M Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The M Cafe last inspected?
The M Cafe was last inspected on 25 January 2023, more than 3 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 The M Cafe?
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 The M Cafe compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and The M Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects The M Cafe 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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