Hugo Lovage food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Oxfordshire
Hugo Lovage 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 8 April 2025, 17 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.
99% of rated food businesses in West Oxfordshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all West Oxfordshire ratings →
Address: 54 High Street, Burford, Oxfordshire, OX18 4QF
⚠️ The lowest-rated places near Hugo Lovage
These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
That puts Hugo Lovage among the 962 places in West Oxfordshire holding top marks, 95% 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 | 962 | 95% | ← Hugo Lovage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 40 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 113 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 Very 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 Hugo Lovage 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 Hugo Lovage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakery On The Hill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Priory Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Spice Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2026 |
| The Burford House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| The Golden Pheasant Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Burford Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Mermaid Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
Questions about Hugo Lovage
What is Hugo Lovage's food hygiene rating?
Hugo Lovage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 8 April 2025.
Is Hugo Lovage 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 Hugo Lovage last inspected?
Hugo Lovage was last inspected on 8 April 2025, 17 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 Hugo Lovage?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hugo Lovage compare to other places in West Oxfordshire?
95% of the 1,017 rated food businesses in West Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Hugo Lovage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects Hugo Lovage 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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Hugo Lovage is one of 54 rated food businesses in Burford. See every hygiene rating in Burford →
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