Back Lane Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Oxfordshire
Back Lane Tavern 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: The Back Lane Tavern, 11 Park Lane, Woodstock, OX20 1UD
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
That puts Back Lane Tavern 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% | ← Back Lane Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Back Lane Tavern 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 Back Lane Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chef Imperial Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 February 2025 |
| Woodstock Pharmacy Retailers - other | 42 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Tipsy Palace Retailers - other | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Brothertons Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Ciao Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| The Blenheim Buttery Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| The Blenheim Sandwich Co Takeaway/sandwich shop | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| The Feathers Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
Questions about Back Lane Tavern
What is Back Lane Tavern's food hygiene rating?
Back Lane Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 6 January 2025.
Is Back Lane Tavern 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 Back Lane Tavern last inspected?
Back Lane Tavern 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 Back Lane Tavern?
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 Back Lane Tavern 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 Back Lane Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects Back Lane Tavern 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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