The Marlow Donkey Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Buckinghamshire
The Marlow Donkey Public House 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 16 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 Marlow Donkey, Station Road, Marlow, SL7 1NW
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts The Marlow Donkey Public House 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 Donkey Public House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Marlow Donkey Public House 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 Donkey Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carvells Newsagents Retailers - other | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2016 |
| First Steps First Caring Premises | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Amorino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2022 |
| Fego Cafe Marlow Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Ginger Wings Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Glade End Guesthouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2011 |
| Grape Expectations Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Laurents Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
Questions about The Marlow Donkey Public House
What is The Marlow Donkey Public House's food hygiene rating?
The Marlow Donkey Public House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 16 April 2026.
Is The Marlow Donkey Public House 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 Marlow Donkey Public House last inspected?
The Marlow Donkey Public House was last inspected on 16 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 Marlow Donkey Public House?
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 The Marlow Donkey Public House 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 Donkey Public House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects The Marlow Donkey Public House 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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