Gold Star Off License food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Vale of White Horse
Gold Star Off License holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 20 August 2025, 10 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: 256 Ock Street Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 5DR
How it compares in Vale of White Horse
In Vale of White Horse, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Gold Star Off License sits behind roughly 879 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 764 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 115 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 5% | ← Gold Star Off License | |
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 102 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Gold Star Off License 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 Gold Star Off License, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon Royal British Legion Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| Bright Horizons St Mary's Day Nursery and Preschool Caring Premises | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Premier Inn Abingdon (A34) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| McDonalds Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Abingdon & District Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2022 |
| The Loose Cannon Brewery Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2022 |
| ABM Catering at Caldecott Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
Questions about Gold Star Off License
What is Gold Star Off License's food hygiene rating?
Gold Star Off License has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Vale of White Horse Council on 20 August 2025.
Is Gold Star Off License safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Gold Star Off License last inspected?
Gold Star Off License was last inspected on 20 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Vale of White Horse Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Gold Star Off License?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gold Star Off License compare to other places in Vale of White Horse?
81% of the 940 rated food businesses in Vale of White Horse hold the top rating of 5, while Gold Star Off License holds a 3. 49 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of White Horse Council inspects Gold Star Off License 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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