The Lockdown Larder food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Oxfordshire
The Lockdown Larder holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 September 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: 1 Stert Road, Kingston Blount, Chinnor Oxon, OX39 4SA
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
That puts The Lockdown Larder among the 808 places in South Oxfordshire holding top marks, 71% 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 | 808 | 71% | ← The Lockdown Larder | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 120 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 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 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 Lockdown Larder 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 Lockdown Larder, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baked Retailers - other | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2022 |
| Middleway Convenience Store Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Middleway Street Food Mobile caterer | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Central Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.2 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 21 February 2025 |
| Grapes & Flavours Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| MPS Chinnor Convenience Store Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 July 2025 |
| Porter's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 30 June 2025 |
| The Biker Bean Coffeehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
Questions about The Lockdown Larder
What is The Lockdown Larder's food hygiene rating?
The Lockdown Larder has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 27 September 2021.
Is The Lockdown Larder 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lockdown Larder last inspected?
The Lockdown Larder was last inspected on 27 September 2021, more than 4 years 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 Lockdown Larder?
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 Lockdown Larder compare to other places in South Oxfordshire?
71% of the 1,136 rated food businesses in South Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Lockdown Larder is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects The Lockdown Larder 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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