The Prince Of Burford (Cotswold Gateway Hotel) food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Oxfordshire
The Prince Of Burford (Cotswold Gateway Hotel) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 January 2025, 18 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: Cotswold Gateway Hotel, 216 The Hill, Burford, OX18 4HX
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
That puts The Prince Of Burford (Cotswold Gateway Hotel) 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 Prince Of Burford (Cotswold Gateway Hotel) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Prince Of Burford (Cotswold Gateway Hotel) 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 Prince Of Burford (Cotswold Gateway Hotel), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burford Travelodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2018 |
| Burford School School/college/university | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Burford Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Burford Lodge Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2017 |
| Davenford Burford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Lynwood & Co Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Bull Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| The Cotswold Cheese Company Retailers - other | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2024 |
Questions about The Prince Of Burford (Cotswold Gateway Hotel)
What is The Prince Of Burford (Cotswold Gateway Hotel)'s food hygiene rating?
The Prince Of Burford (Cotswold Gateway Hotel) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 6 January 2025.
Is The Prince Of Burford (Cotswold Gateway Hotel) 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Prince Of Burford (Cotswold Gateway Hotel) last inspected?
The Prince Of Burford (Cotswold Gateway Hotel) was last inspected on 6 January 2025, 18 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 Prince Of Burford (Cotswold Gateway Hotel)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Prince Of Burford (Cotswold Gateway Hotel) 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 Prince Of Burford (Cotswold Gateway Hotel) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects The Prince Of Burford (Cotswold Gateway Hotel) 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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