MFG Eynsham - Eynsham Filling Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Oxfordshire
MFG Eynsham - Eynsham Filling Station 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 10 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: Eynsham Filling Station, Eynsham, Witney, OX29 4EN
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
That puts MFG Eynsham - Eynsham Filling Station 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% | ← MFG Eynsham - Eynsham Filling Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 MFG Eynsham - Eynsham Filling Station 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 MFG Eynsham - Eynsham Filling Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Eynsham Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 October 2010 |
| Clubszone School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2023 |
| Dolce At Eynsham Community Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Earlyworld Kids Club Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Ready Steady Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| The Meet Point Coffee Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2025 |
| The White Hart Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
Questions about MFG Eynsham - Eynsham Filling Station
What is MFG Eynsham - Eynsham Filling Station's food hygiene rating?
MFG Eynsham - Eynsham Filling Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 10 October 2019.
Is MFG Eynsham - Eynsham Filling Station 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 MFG Eynsham - Eynsham Filling Station last inspected?
MFG Eynsham - Eynsham Filling Station was last inspected on 10 October 2019, more than 6 years 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 MFG Eynsham - Eynsham Filling Station?
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 MFG Eynsham - Eynsham Filling Station 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 MFG Eynsham - Eynsham Filling Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects MFG Eynsham - Eynsham Filling Station 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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MFG Eynsham - Eynsham Filling Station is one of 362 rated food businesses in Witney. See every hygiene rating in Witney →
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