The Henley Distillery food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · South Oxfordshire
The Henley Distillery holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the food producer that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 15 January 2026, 5 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: East Barn Hampstead Farm, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 4LG
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
A 2 is rare: only 17 of 1,136 rated places in South Oxfordshire score this low, about one in 67. By contrast 71% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 808 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 120 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ← The Henley Distillery | |
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Henley Distillery the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Henley Distillery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delicere Bakery Mobile caterer | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Coppa Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Alpar Kebabs Mobile caterer | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Bridges Home Care Ltd Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Chef Stevie's Caribbean Kitchen Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Choice Carrisbrooke Caring Premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Berkshire County Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool Caring Premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
Questions about The Henley Distillery
What is The Henley Distillery's food hygiene rating?
The Henley Distillery has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 15 January 2026.
Is The Henley Distillery safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The food producer is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Henley Distillery last inspected?
The Henley Distillery was last inspected on 15 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Oxfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Henley Distillery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Henley Distillery compare to other places in South Oxfordshire?
71% of the 1,136 rated food businesses in South Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Henley Distillery holds a 2. 17 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects The Henley Distillery 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch The Henley Distillery and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at South Oxfordshire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
What a low rating means → · How re-inspections and appeals work →
Your council: South Oxfordshire
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Henley Distillery is one of 25 rated food businesses in Henley-on-Thames. See every hygiene rating in Henley-on-Thames →
South Oxfordshire inspects and rates 1,252 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in South Oxfordshire →
The official record is held by the council: https://www.southoxon.gov.uk
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →