The Duke food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Buckinghamshire
The Duke 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 17 April 2026, 2 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: The Duke Of Cambridge, 19 Queens Road, Marlow, SL7 2PS
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts The Duke 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 Duke | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Duke 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 Duke, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claytons Marlow Pub/bar/nightclub | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2020 |
| Impact Food Group At Holy Trinity Church Of England School School/college/university | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Childcare 4 U Marlow Caring Premises | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Fresh Grimsby Fish Mobile caterer | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2018 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Everyman Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Brutus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Lavvin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
Questions about The Duke
What is The Duke's food hygiene rating?
The Duke has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 17 April 2026.
Is The Duke 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 The Duke last inspected?
The Duke was last inspected on 17 April 2026, 2 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 Duke?
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 Duke compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Duke is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects The Duke 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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Understanding this rating
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