Clement Wyatt Ltd t/a Chequer Tree Tea Room food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cherwell
Clement Wyatt Ltd t/a Chequer Tree Tea Room holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 12 September 2022, 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: Chequer Bloxham Plant Nursery Ells Lane, Bloxham, OX15 5EE
How it compares in Cherwell
In Cherwell, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Clement Wyatt Ltd t/a Chequer Tree Tea Room sits behind roughly 977 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 977 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 157 | 13% | ← Clement Wyatt Ltd t/a Chequer Tree Tea Room | |
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 103 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Clement Wyatt Ltd t/a Chequer Tree Tea Room 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 Clement Wyatt Ltd t/a Chequer Tree Tea Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culinera @ The Warriner School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2023 |
| Bloxham School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Bloxham Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2023 |
| Bloxham Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Godswell Park Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Bloxham Primary School Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Fresh Start Catering @ Bloxham Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
Questions about Clement Wyatt Ltd t/a Chequer Tree Tea Room
What is Clement Wyatt Ltd t/a Chequer Tree Tea Room's food hygiene rating?
Clement Wyatt Ltd t/a Chequer Tree Tea Room has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cherwell Council on 12 September 2022.
Is Clement Wyatt Ltd t/a Chequer Tree Tea Room 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Clement Wyatt Ltd t/a Chequer Tree Tea Room last inspected?
Clement Wyatt Ltd t/a Chequer Tree Tea Room was last inspected on 12 September 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cherwell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Clement Wyatt Ltd t/a Chequer Tree Tea Room?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Clement Wyatt Ltd t/a Chequer Tree Tea Room compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, while Clement Wyatt Ltd t/a Chequer Tree Tea Room holds a 4. 157 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Clement Wyatt Ltd t/a Chequer Tree Tea Room 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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