Linear Fisheries Oxford - Linear Bait And Tackle - SEASONAL food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Oxfordshire
Linear Fisheries Oxford - Linear Bait And Tackle - SEASONAL 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 15 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Linear Fisheries Oxford, Hardwick, Witney, OX29 7QF
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
That puts Linear Fisheries Oxford - Linear Bait And Tackle - SEASONAL 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% | ← Linear Fisheries Oxford - Linear Bait And Tackle - SEASONAL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Linear Fisheries Oxford - Linear Bait And Tackle - SEASONAL 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 Linear Fisheries Oxford - Linear Bait And Tackle - SEASONAL, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwick Parks Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2022 |
| Standlake Ranch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Oxford Wine Company Limited Importers/Exporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2022 |
| The Oxford Wine Co Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2018 |
| The Boat Shed Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Minster Paving Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| West Oxfordshire Sailing Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2019 |
Questions about Linear Fisheries Oxford - Linear Bait And Tackle - SEASONAL
What is Linear Fisheries Oxford - Linear Bait And Tackle - SEASONAL's food hygiene rating?
Linear Fisheries Oxford - Linear Bait And Tackle - SEASONAL has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 15 August 2024.
Is Linear Fisheries Oxford - Linear Bait And Tackle - SEASONAL 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 Linear Fisheries Oxford - Linear Bait And Tackle - SEASONAL last inspected?
Linear Fisheries Oxford - Linear Bait And Tackle - SEASONAL was last inspected on 15 August 2024, 22 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 Linear Fisheries Oxford - Linear Bait And Tackle - SEASONAL?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Linear Fisheries Oxford - Linear Bait And Tackle - SEASONAL 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 Linear Fisheries Oxford - Linear Bait And Tackle - SEASONAL is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects Linear Fisheries Oxford - Linear Bait And Tackle - SEASONAL 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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Linear Fisheries Oxford - Linear Bait And Tackle - SEASONAL is one of 362 rated food businesses in Witney. See every hygiene rating in Witney →
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