Phil Bowditch food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Buckinghamshire
Phil Bowditch holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 June 2025, 12 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: Wilton Farm, Marlow Road, Little Marlow, SL7 3RR
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Phil Bowditch among the 3,235 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 | 3,235 | 81% | ← Phil Bowditch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 529 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 604 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 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 Phil Bowditch 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 Phil Bowditch, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbotsbrook Pre-school School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
| Cliveden Manor Care Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2023 |
| Bartlett Mitchell At The Cobham Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Crowne Plaza Hotel Marlow Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Agnii - Pan Asian Cuisine Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| El Cerdo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Co-op Bourne End Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Britannia Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
Questions about Phil Bowditch
What is Phil Bowditch's food hygiene rating?
Phil Bowditch has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 25 June 2025.
Is Phil Bowditch 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Phil Bowditch last inspected?
Phil Bowditch was last inspected on 25 June 2025, 12 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 Phil Bowditch?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Phil Bowditch compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,008 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Phil Bowditch is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Phil Bowditch 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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