Blenheim Palace Catering food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Oxfordshire
Blenheim Palace Catering 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
The rating dates from 4 March 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
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: Blenheim Palace, Blenheim Park, Woodstock, OX20 1PX
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How it compares in West Oxfordshire
That puts Blenheim Palace Catering 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% | ← Blenheim Palace Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Blenheim Palace Catering 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 Blenheim Palace Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back Lane Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2026 |
| MacDonald Bear Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2026 |
| The Blenheim Buttery Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| The Chef Imperial Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 30 July 2026 |
| Woodstock Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Blenheim Sandwich Co Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| The Tipsy Palace Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| The Oxfordshire Museum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
Questions about Blenheim Palace Catering
What is Blenheim Palace Catering's food hygiene rating?
Blenheim Palace Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 4 March 2025.
Is Blenheim Palace Catering 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 Blenheim Palace Catering last inspected?
Blenheim Palace Catering was last inspected on 4 March 2025, 18 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 Blenheim Palace Catering?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Blenheim Palace Catering 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 Blenheim Palace Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects Blenheim Palace Catering 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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