Mather House Retreat food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Vale of White Horse
Mather House Retreat holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel 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 11 July 2023, more than 3 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: Mather House White Road, East Hendred, Wantage, OX12 8JG
How it compares in Vale of White Horse
In Vale of White Horse, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Mather House Retreat sits behind roughly 764 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 764 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 115 | 12% | ← Mather House Retreat | |
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 102 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 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 Mather House Retreat 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 Mather House Retreat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Eyston Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 March 2026 |
| Hendred Store and Post Office Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| HEG Community Larder Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Hendreds preschool Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
Questions about Mather House Retreat
What is Mather House Retreat's food hygiene rating?
Mather House Retreat has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Vale of White Horse Council on 11 July 2023.
Is Mather House Retreat 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 hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mather House Retreat last inspected?
Mather House Retreat was last inspected on 11 July 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Vale of White Horse Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mather House Retreat?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Mather House Retreat compare to other places in Vale of White Horse?
81% of the 940 rated food businesses in Vale of White Horse hold the top rating of 5, while Mather House Retreat holds a 4. 115 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of White Horse Council inspects Mather House Retreat 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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