Whately Hall Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Cherwell
Whately Hall 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 31 May 2023, 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: Whatley Hall Hotel 17 - 19 Horse Fair, Banbury, OX16 0AN
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts Whately Hall Hotel among the 977 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 | 977 | 80% | ← Whately Hall Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 157 | 13% | ||
| 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 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 Whately Hall Hotel 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 Whately Hall Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banbury Cross Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2024 |
| Dog And Gun Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2023 |
| Chens Cottage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Chickster Takeaway/sandwich shop | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Costcutter/V5 Superstore Retailers - other | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2023 |
| Child First School/college/university | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| 10 Restaurant & Wine Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Banbury Chestnuts Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
Questions about Whately Hall Hotel
What is Whately Hall Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Whately Hall Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 31 May 2023.
Is Whately Hall 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 Whately Hall Hotel last inspected?
Whately Hall Hotel was last inspected on 31 May 2023, 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 Whately Hall Hotel?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Whately Hall Hotel compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and Whately Hall Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Whately Hall 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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