The Vines Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · West Oxfordshire
The Vines Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 January 2026, 5 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.
Address: The Vines, Burford Road, Black Bourton, OX18 2PF
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
That puts The Vines Hotel among the 957 places in West Oxfordshire holding top marks, 94% 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 | 957 | 94% | ← The Vines Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 42 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 110 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Vines Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plough Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Alvescot Village Hall Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Nosh & Natter Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| All Stars Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Best Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Carterton Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Sandwell Learning Centre School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Sandwell Park Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
Questions about The Vines Hotel
What is The Vines Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Vines Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 30 January 2026.
Is The Vines Hotel 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Vines Hotel last inspected?
The Vines Hotel was last inspected on 30 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Oxfordshire Council rather than by the business.
How does The Vines Hotel compare to other places in West Oxfordshire?
94% of the 1,013 rated food businesses in West Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Vines Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects The Vines Hotel 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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