The Harbour food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · West Oxfordshire
The Harbour 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 24 April 2025, 14 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 3 Neighbourhood Centre, Northfield Farm Lane, Witney, OX28 1UD
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
That puts The Harbour 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 Harbour | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Harbour 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 Harbour, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madley Park Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2022 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Dolce At Madley Brook Primary School School/college/university | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Culinera @ Wood Green School/college/university | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Madley Park House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Fat Squirrel Outdoor Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Merryfield House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
Questions about The Harbour
What is The Harbour's food hygiene rating?
The Harbour has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 24 April 2025.
Is The Harbour 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 Harbour last inspected?
The Harbour was last inspected on 24 April 2025, 14 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 Harbour?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Harbour 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 Harbour is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects The Harbour 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 Harbour is one of 362 rated food businesses in Witney. See every hygiene rating in Witney →
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