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Food Hygiene Ratings in West Oxfordshire
In West Oxfordshire, 94.3% of 1,005 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.92/5. These figures cover 1,125 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).
Quick answer
West Oxfordshire has 948 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,005 rated premises (94.3%). 4 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 8 June 2026.
- 5★ share
- 94.3%
- National average
- 79.7%
- vs national average
- +14.6 pp
- National rank
- 10 / 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 West Oxfordshire
Plus 58 awaiting inspection and 62 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).
Percentages are of rated premises only. 58 awaiting inspection and 62 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.
Food hygiene in West Oxfordshire: frequently asked questions
- What is the average food hygiene rating in West Oxfordshire?
- The average food hygiene rating in West Oxfordshire is 4.92 out of 5, across 1,005 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
- How does West Oxfordshire compare with the national average for food hygiene?
- 94.3% of rated premises in West Oxfordshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 14.6 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks West Oxfordshire 10 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 West Oxfordshire have a 5-star food hygiene rating?
- 948 food businesses in West Oxfordshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 94.3% of the 1,005 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 8 June 2026.
- How many food businesses in West Oxfordshire have a low hygiene rating?
- 4 food businesses in West Oxfordshire 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 West Oxfordshire food hygiene data come from?
- Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for West Oxfordshire (1,125 establishments on record, 1,005 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 West Oxfordshire
- The Plough InnPub/bar/nightclub · Langstone, 1 High Street, Finstock, Chipping Norton · OX7 3BY5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
- Bethan's Tiney Home NurseryRetailers - other · OX285/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
- Burford Primary School After School ClubSchool/college/university · Burford Primary School, Priory Lane, Burford, Oxfordshire · OX18 4SG5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
- St Christopher's Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · St Christopher's Church Of England School, Lechlade Road, Langford, Lechlade · GL7 3LA5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
- The Wychwood Golf ClubRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lyneham Golf Club, Lyneham, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire · OX7 6QQ5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
- Little Dots Daycare - North LeighSchool/college/university · Eynsham Park, North Leigh, Witney, Oxfordshire · OX29 6PP5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
- Lyd's Bakes And CakesRetailers - other · OX295/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
- Lyall & CoRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 11 High Street, Eynsham, Witney, Oxfordshire · OX29 4HA5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
- Smarts Fish & Chips - Take AwayTakeaway/sandwich shop · 50 Market Square, Witney, Oxfordshire · OX28 6AL5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
- Sidewalk CafeMobile caterer · County Park, Avenue Two, Witney, Oxfordshire5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
- CoffeesmithRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 1 Langdale Court, Witney, Oxfordshire · OX28 6FG5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
- The Angel InnPub/bar/nightclub · Angel Inn, 42 Market Square, Witney, Oxfordshire · OX28 6AL5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Places needing improvement in West Oxfordshire
- Bread BinRetailers - other · 4 The Giles Centre, Alvescot Road, Carterton, Oxfordshire · OX18 3DH1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 November 2025
- Dragons PearlTakeaway/sandwich shop · 133 Burwell Drive, Witney, Oxfordshire · OX28 5LP1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 21 July 2025
- Buttercup BistroRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Fernleigh Restaurant, Buttercross Lane, Witney, Oxfordshire · OX28 4DZ2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 February 2025
- The Bell InnPub/bar/nightclub · 21 Standlake Road, Ducklington, Witney, Oxfordshire · OX29 7UP2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 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 1,125 real Food Standards Agency records for West Oxfordshire, of which 1,005 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.