The Sun Inn At Hook Norton food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cherwell
The Sun Inn At Hook Norton holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub 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 13 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: The Sun Inn High Street, Hook Norton, OX15 5NH
How it compares in Cherwell
In Cherwell, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Sun Inn At Hook Norton sits behind roughly 1,134 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 977 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 157 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 5% | ← The Sun Inn At Hook Norton | |
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 103 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 The Sun Inn At Hook Norton 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 Sun Inn At Hook Norton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bambooh Hook Norton Caring Premises | 141 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 31 January 2025 |
| Hook Norton Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Pear Tree Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Hook Norton Brewery visitor centre and Malthouse restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2023 |
| The Thomas Franks Foundation Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
Questions about The Sun Inn At Hook Norton
What is The Sun Inn At Hook Norton's food hygiene rating?
The Sun Inn At Hook Norton has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Cherwell Council on 13 February 2025.
Is The Sun Inn At Hook Norton safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub 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 The Sun Inn At Hook Norton last inspected?
The Sun Inn At Hook Norton was last inspected on 13 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cherwell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Sun Inn At Hook Norton?
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 The Sun Inn At Hook Norton compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, while The Sun Inn At Hook Norton holds a 3. 65 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects The Sun Inn At Hook Norton 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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