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 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Clement Wyatt Ltd t/a Chequer Tree Tea Room was inspected on 7 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
92% of rated food businesses in Cherwell score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Cherwell ratings →
Address: Chequer Bloxham Plant Nursery Ells Lane, Bloxham, OX15 5EE
How this rating has changed
Clement Wyatt Ltd t/a Chequer Tree Tea Room has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 7 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 7 August 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts Clement Wyatt Ltd t/a Chequer Tree Tea Room among the 986 places in Cherwell holding top marks, 80% 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 | 986 | 80% | ← Clement Wyatt Ltd t/a Chequer Tree Tea Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 149 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 67 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
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 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 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 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 7 August 2026.
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 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very 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 7 August 2026, a month 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 "good". 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 1,225 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and Clement Wyatt Ltd t/a Chequer Tree Tea Room is one of them.
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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