The Cookhouse Deli Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Oxfordshire
The Cookhouse Deli Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 July 2025, 11 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: 14 Market Place, Wallingford, Oxon, OX10 0AD
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
That puts The Cookhouse Deli Ltd among the 808 places in South Oxfordshire holding top marks, 71% 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 | 808 | 71% | ← The Cookhouse Deli Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 120 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Cookhouse Deli Ltd 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 Cookhouse Deli Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branching Out Florist Retailers - other | 13 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Old Post Office Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| K P Stationers Retailers - other | 26 yards away | Exempt | |
| USA Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 39 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 28 April 2026 |
| Mollie's Cafe Wallingford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 23 April 2025 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Boots UK Retailers - other | 73 yards away | Exempt | |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
Questions about The Cookhouse Deli Ltd
What is The Cookhouse Deli Ltd's food hygiene rating?
The Cookhouse Deli Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 30 July 2025.
Is The Cookhouse Deli Ltd 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cookhouse Deli Ltd last inspected?
The Cookhouse Deli Ltd was last inspected on 30 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Oxfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Cookhouse Deli Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Cookhouse Deli Ltd compare to other places in South Oxfordshire?
71% of the 1,136 rated food businesses in South Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Cookhouse Deli Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects The Cookhouse Deli Ltd 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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