Lamb And Flag food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Oxfordshire
Lamb And Flag 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 3 December 2024, 19 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: Middletown, Hailey, Witney, OX29 9UB
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
In West Oxfordshire, 94% of rated places manage a 5, so Lamb And Flag sits behind roughly 957 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 957 | 94% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 42 | 4% | ← Lamb And Flag | |
| 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 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 Lamb And Flag 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 Lamb And Flag, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hailey Church Of England Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Middletown Grange Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| Common Leys Farm Campus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Common Leys Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2023 |
| Cannon Pool Service Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Broadhill Preschool Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2016 |
| Impact Food T/A Dolce @ Witney Community Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
Questions about Lamb And Flag
What is Lamb And Flag's food hygiene rating?
Lamb And Flag has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 3 December 2024.
Is Lamb And Flag 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 Lamb And Flag last inspected?
Lamb And Flag was last inspected on 3 December 2024, 19 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 Lamb And Flag?
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 Lamb And Flag compare to other places in West Oxfordshire?
94% of the 1,013 rated food businesses in West Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Lamb And Flag holds a 4. 42 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects Lamb And Flag 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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