Gail's Bakery food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Buckinghamshire
Gail's Bakery 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 10 March 2025, 16 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: 5 High Street, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 1AU
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Gail's Bakery among the 3,235 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 | 3,235 | 81% | ← Gail's Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 529 | 13% | ||
| 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 604 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Gail's Bakery 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 Gail's Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| La Cantina Del Vino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Brutus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Everyman Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| La Dolce Bolla Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Cook Marlow Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2022 |
| Giggling Squid Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
Questions about Gail's Bakery
What is Gail's Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Gail's Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 10 March 2025.
Is Gail's Bakery 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 Gail's Bakery last inspected?
Gail's Bakery was last inspected on 10 March 2025, 16 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 Gail's Bakery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gail's Bakery compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,008 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Gail's Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Gail's Bakery 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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