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Food Hygiene Ratings in Vale of White Horse
In Vale of White Horse, 81.2% of 936 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.73/5. These figures cover 1,037 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).
Quick answer
Vale of White Horse has 760 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 936 rated premises (81.2%). 14 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.
- 5★ share
- 81.2%
- National average
- 79.7%
- vs national average
- +1.5 pp
- National rank
- 166 / 328
Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.
Rating distribution in Vale of White Horse
Plus 60 awaiting inspection and 41 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).
Percentages are of rated premises only. 60 awaiting inspection and 41 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.
Food hygiene in Vale of White Horse: frequently asked questions
- What is the average food hygiene rating in Vale of White Horse?
- The average food hygiene rating in Vale of White Horse is 4.73 out of 5, across 936 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
- How does Vale of White Horse compare with the national average for food hygiene?
- 81.2% of rated premises in Vale of White Horse hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 1.5 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Vale of White Horse 166 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
- How many restaurants in Vale of White Horse have a 5-star food hygiene rating?
- 760 food businesses in Vale of White Horse hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 81.2% of the 936 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.
- How many food businesses in Vale of White Horse have a low hygiene rating?
- 14 food businesses in Vale of White Horse are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
- What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?
- The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
- Where does this Vale of White Horse food hygiene data come from?
- Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Vale of White Horse (1,037 establishments on record, 936 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.
Top-rated places in Vale of White Horse
- Clark'sRetailers - other · OX145/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
- Tre Fiamme PizzaMobile caterer · OX135/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
- AnnabellesCaring Premises · Willow Dene, Great Coxwell Road, Great Coxwell, FARINGDON · SN7 7LU5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
- King and QueenPub/bar/nightclub · The King & Queen Public House, Shrivenham Road, Longcot, Faringdon · SN7 7TL5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
- Oxford BeaumontCaring Premises · Bayworth Lane, Boars Hill, Oxford · OX1 5DF5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
- Mooody Cow ShakesOther catering premises · OX125/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
- Abingdon KindergartenCaring Premises · 43 Loyd Close, Abingdon, Oxon · OX14 1XR5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
- Costa CoffeeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 140/142 Greenwood Way, Harwell, DIDCOT · OX11 6DL5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
- Oxford Grazing Co DeliOther catering premises · 3 Bath Street, ABINGDON · OX14 3QH5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
- Churchills / Serial GrillerTakeaway/sandwich shop · Unit 5 134 Greenwood Way, Harwell, DIDCOT · OX11 6GD5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
- Ice QueenzMobile caterer · OX115/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
- Abingdon HospitalCaring Premises · Marcham Road, Abingdon, Oxon · OX14 1AG5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Places needing improvement in Vale of White Horse
- The Butty WagonMobile caterer · Nuffield Way, ABINGDON, Oxfordshire · OX14 1RL1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 February 2026
- Costa CoffeeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · UNIT F2B FAIRACRES, MARCHAM ROAD, ABINGDON · OX14 1TP1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 February 2026
- Savers Health & BeautyRetailers - other · 15B High Street, Abingdon, Oxon · OX14 5BB2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 September 2024
- The Cherry TreePub/bar/nightclub · 33 High Street, Steventon, Abingdon · OX13 6RZ2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 February 2026
- LucasMobile caterer · OX132/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 21 September 2025
- Vine InnPub/bar/nightclub · 11 Abingdon Road, Cumnor, Oxford · OX2 9QN2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 December 2025
- SheffordsTakeaway/sandwich shop · 9 London Street, Faringdon, Oxon · SN7 7AE2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 March 2026
- The Barrington ArmsPub/bar/nightclub · 25 High Street, Shrivenham, Swindon · SN6 8AN2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 29 July 2025
A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.
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Methodology
Figures are computed from 1,037 real Food Standards Agency records for Vale of White Horse, of which 936 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.