The House That Jack Built food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Buckinghamshire
The House That Jack Built holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 January 2024, more than 2 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: 59 - 61 Marlow Bottom Road, Marlow Bottom, Buckinghamshire, SL7 3NA
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts The House That Jack Built 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 House That Jack Built | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 House That Jack Built 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 House That Jack Built, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Da Luca Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Little Green Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2018 |
| Impact Food Group At Holy Trinity Church Of England School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Britannia Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Impact Food Group At Great Marlow School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Agnii - Pan Asian Cuisine Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Harrow And Hope Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2015 |
| Bakery 79 And Maple Service Station Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
Questions about The House That Jack Built
What is The House That Jack Built's food hygiene rating?
The House That Jack Built has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 16 January 2024.
Is The House That Jack Built 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The House That Jack Built last inspected?
The House That Jack Built was last inspected on 16 January 2024, more than 2 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 The House That Jack Built?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The House That Jack Built compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and The House That Jack Built is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects The House That Jack Built 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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