The Crown food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cherwell
The Crown holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 7 October 2019, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Crown Inn High Street, Charlton on Otmoor, OX5 2UQ
How it compares in Cherwell
In Cherwell, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Crown sits behind roughly 977 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 977 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 157 | 13% | ← The Crown | |
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 5% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Crown 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 Crown, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnaby's SUTI Ltd Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 July 2023 |
| The Nut Tree Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Sparkling Minds Pre-school & Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Starbucks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| BP Family Farm SF Connect Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| KFC - Bicester Road Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| The Chequers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 January 2026 |
| The Moody Mare Events Mobile caterer | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
Questions about The Crown
What is The Crown's food hygiene rating?
The Crown has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cherwell Council on 7 October 2019.
Is The Crown safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Crown last inspected?
The Crown was last inspected on 7 October 2019, more than 6 years 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 Crown?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Crown compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, while The Crown holds a 4. 157 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects The Crown 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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