Cote food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Buckinghamshire
Cote 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 23 January 2026, 5 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: 57 West Street, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 2LS
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Cote 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% | ← Cote | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Cote 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 Cote, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Lavvin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Cedar Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Giggling Squid Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Impact Food Group At Sir William Borlases Grammar School School/college/university | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Claytons Marlow Pub/bar/nightclub | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2020 |
| Duke Of Clarence Pub/bar/nightclub | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
Questions about Cote
What is Cote's food hygiene rating?
Cote has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 23 January 2026.
Is Cote 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 Cote last inspected?
Cote was last inspected on 23 January 2026, 5 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 Cote?
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 Cote compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Cote is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Cote 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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