The Hand And Flowers Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Buckinghamshire
The Hand And Flowers 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
This is a fresh result: The Hand And Flowers Public House was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Hand And Flowers, 126 West Street, Marlow, SL7 2BP
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts The Hand And Flowers 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 Hand And Flowers 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 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 The Hand And Flowers 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 Hand And Flowers Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Food Group At Sir William Borlases Grammar School School/college/university | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Cote Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Lavvin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Claytons Marlow Pub/bar/nightclub | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2020 |
| Cedar Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Giggling Squid Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
Questions about The Hand And Flowers Public House
What is The Hand And Flowers Public House's food hygiene rating?
The Hand And Flowers Public House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 20 May 2026.
Is The Hand And Flowers 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 Hand And Flowers Public House last inspected?
The Hand And Flowers Public House was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month 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 Hand And Flowers Public House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Hand And Flowers 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 Hand And Flowers Public House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects The Hand And Flowers 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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