The Cherry Tree food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Oxfordshire
The Cherry Tree holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Cherry Tree was inspected on 30 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
99% of rated food businesses in West Oxfordshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all West Oxfordshire ratings →
Address: 32 - 34 Mill Street, Eynsham, Witney, OX29 4JS
How this rating has changed
The Cherry Tree was re-inspected on 30 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 30 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
That puts The Cherry Tree among the 962 places in West Oxfordshire holding top marks, 95% 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 | 962 | 95% | ← The Cherry Tree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 40 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 113 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 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 Cherry Tree 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 Cherry Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cricks Butchers Retailers - other | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2024 |
| Snax Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| The Market Garden Retailers - other | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2018 |
| Jessie's Art Shed Takeaway/sandwich shop | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2024 |
| Corner House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Lyall & Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| The Co-op Retailers - other | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Eynsham Baptist Church Retailers - other | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
Questions about The Cherry Tree
What is The Cherry Tree's food hygiene rating?
The Cherry Tree has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 30 July 2026.
Is The Cherry Tree 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cherry Tree last inspected?
The Cherry Tree was last inspected on 30 July 2026, a month 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 Cherry Tree?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Cherry Tree compare to other places in West Oxfordshire?
95% of the 1,017 rated food businesses in West Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Cherry Tree is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects The Cherry Tree 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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The Cherry Tree is one of 364 rated food businesses in Witney. See every hygiene rating in Witney →
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