The Boxing Hare food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · West Oxfordshire
The Boxing Hare holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 February 2025, 17 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: Banbury Road, Swerford, Chipping Norton, OX7 4AP
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
That puts The Boxing Hare among the 957 places in West Oxfordshire holding top marks, 94% 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 | 957 | 94% | ← The Boxing Hare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 42 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 110 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 Boxing Hare 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 Boxing Hare, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotswold Baking Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2017 |
| Mark's Cotswold Bakery Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Enstone Flying Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Quince And Clover At Great Tew Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| High Flyers Oxford Limited School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Great Tew Pre-School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Falkland Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2024 |
| Packed Meal Prep Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2024 |
Questions about The Boxing Hare
What is The Boxing Hare's food hygiene rating?
The Boxing Hare has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 7 February 2025.
Is The Boxing Hare 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Boxing Hare last inspected?
The Boxing Hare was last inspected on 7 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Oxfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Boxing Hare?
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 Boxing Hare compare to other places in West Oxfordshire?
94% of the 1,013 rated food businesses in West Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Boxing Hare is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects The Boxing Hare 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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