The Blenheim Sandwich Co food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · West Oxfordshire
The Blenheim Sandwich Co holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 November 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: 5 Market Place, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1SY
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
That puts The Blenheim Sandwich 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% | ← The Blenheim Sandwich 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.
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 The Blenheim Sandwich Co 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 Blenheim Sandwich Co, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blenheim Buttery Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| The Tipsy Palace Retailers - other | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Woodstock Grocers Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 4 - Good | 31 August 2021 |
| Ciao Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| The Star Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| The Chef Imperial Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 February 2025 |
| Woodstock Pharmacy Retailers - other | 58 yards away | Exempt | |
| MacDonald Bear Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 60 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 September 2025 |
Questions about The Blenheim Sandwich Co
What is The Blenheim Sandwich Co's food hygiene rating?
The Blenheim Sandwich Co has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 20 November 2024.
Is The Blenheim Sandwich 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Blenheim Sandwich Co last inspected?
The Blenheim Sandwich Co was last inspected on 20 November 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 The Blenheim Sandwich Co?
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 The Blenheim Sandwich 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 The Blenheim Sandwich Co is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects The Blenheim Sandwich 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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