The Shed At The Hand And Flowers food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Buckinghamshire
The Shed At The Hand And Flowers 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 17 January 2020, more than 6 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: 32 West Street, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 2NB
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts The Shed At The Hand And Flowers 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 Shed At The Hand And Flowers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Shed At The Hand And Flowers 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 Shed At The Hand And Flowers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Cedar Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Giggling Squid Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Lavvin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Everyman Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Gail's Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
Questions about The Shed At The Hand And Flowers
What is The Shed At The Hand And Flowers's food hygiene rating?
The Shed At The Hand And Flowers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 17 January 2020.
Is The Shed At The Hand And Flowers 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 The Shed At The Hand And Flowers last inspected?
The Shed At The Hand And Flowers was last inspected on 17 January 2020, more than 6 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 Shed At The Hand And Flowers?
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 Shed At The Hand And Flowers compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Shed At The Hand And Flowers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects The Shed At The Hand And Flowers 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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