Harcourt Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Oxfordshire
Harcourt Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 August 2025, 11 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 Harcourt Arms, Main Road, Stanton Harcourt, OX29 5RJ
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
That puts Harcourt Arms 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% | ← Harcourt Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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 Harcourt Arms 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 Harcourt Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolce At Stanton Harcourt C E Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Village Shop And Post Office - Stanton Harcourt Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 January 2022 |
| Friday Fire Co Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Harcourt Arms
What is Harcourt Arms's food hygiene rating?
Harcourt Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 12 August 2025.
Is Harcourt Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Harcourt Arms last inspected?
Harcourt Arms was last inspected on 12 August 2025, 11 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 Harcourt Arms?
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 Harcourt Arms 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 Harcourt Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects Harcourt Arms 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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