Lyall & Co food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Oxfordshire
Lyall & Co holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Lyall & Co was inspected on 2 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 11 High Street, Eynsham, Witney, OX29 4HA
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
That puts Lyall & Co 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% | ← Lyall & Co | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Lyall & Co, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| The Co-op Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Jessie's Art Shed Takeaway/sandwich shop | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2024 |
| Eynsham Baptist Church Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Red Lion Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| The Bayleaf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Jolly Sportsman Pub/bar/nightclub | 62 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 November 2017 |
| Alan James Clinics Retailers - other | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
Questions about Lyall & Co
What is Lyall & Co's food hygiene rating?
Lyall & Co has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 2 June 2026.
Is Lyall & Co 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lyall & Co last inspected?
Lyall & Co was last inspected on 2 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Oxfordshire Council rather than by the business.
How does Lyall & Co 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 Lyall & Co is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects Lyall & Co 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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