Woodstock Grocers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Oxfordshire
Woodstock Grocers holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 31 August 2021, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 2 Market Street, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1SX
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
In West Oxfordshire, 94% of rated places manage a 5, so Woodstock Grocers sits behind roughly 957 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 957 | 94% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 42 | 4% | ← Woodstock Grocers | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Woodstock Grocers 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 Woodstock Grocers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodstock Butchers Retailers - other | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Ciao Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| The Star Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| The Tipsy Palace Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| The Feathers Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| The Woodstock Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 35 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 February 2026 |
| The Blenheim Sandwich Co Takeaway/sandwich shop | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| The Blenheim Buttery Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
Questions about Woodstock Grocers
What is Woodstock Grocers's food hygiene rating?
Woodstock Grocers has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 31 August 2021.
Is Woodstock Grocers safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Woodstock Grocers last inspected?
Woodstock Grocers was last inspected on 31 August 2021, more than 4 years 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 Woodstock Grocers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Woodstock Grocers compare to other places in West Oxfordshire?
94% of the 1,013 rated food businesses in West Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Woodstock Grocers holds a 4. 42 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects Woodstock Grocers 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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