Crafty Cooks food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Buckinghamshire
Crafty Cooks holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 April 2016, more than 10 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: 99 Newfield Gardens, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 1JR
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Crafty Cooks 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% | ← Crafty Cooks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Crafty Cooks 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 Crafty Cooks, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foxes Piece School School/college/university | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Bakery 79 And Maple Service Station Retailers - other | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Britannia Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Glade End Guesthouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2011 |
| Impact Food Group At Great Marlow School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Cliveden Manor Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2023 |
| Carvells Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2016 |
| Fresh Grimsby Fish Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2018 |
Questions about Crafty Cooks
What is Crafty Cooks's food hygiene rating?
Crafty Cooks has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 20 April 2016.
Is Crafty Cooks 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Crafty Cooks last inspected?
Crafty Cooks was last inspected on 20 April 2016, more than 10 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 Crafty Cooks?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Crafty Cooks compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Crafty Cooks is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Crafty Cooks 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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