Buttercup Bistro food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Oxfordshire
Buttercup Bistro 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: Buttercup Bistro was inspected on 23 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: Fernleigh Restaurant, Buttercross Lane, Witney, OX28 4DZ
How this rating has changed
Buttercup Bistro has improved: it was rated 2 before its inspection on 23 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 23 July 2026 | 2 5 | Improved |
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 Buttercup Bistro 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% | ← Buttercup Bistro | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- 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 Buttercup Bistro 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 Buttercup Bistro, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coco Gelato Takeaway/sandwich shop | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2026 |
| I Like It Mobile caterer | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Argos (inside Sainsburys) Retailers - other | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2018 |
| McDonald's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2024 |
| Jewins Women2women Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Farmhouse Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2019 |
| B&B's Breakfast And Burgers Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| B&Q Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
Questions about Buttercup Bistro
What is Buttercup Bistro's food hygiene rating?
Buttercup Bistro has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 23 July 2026.
Is Buttercup Bistro 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 Buttercup Bistro last inspected?
Buttercup Bistro was last inspected on 23 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 Buttercup Bistro?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Buttercup Bistro 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 Buttercup Bistro is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects Buttercup Bistro 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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Buttercup Bistro is one of 364 rated food businesses in Witney. See every hygiene rating in Witney →
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