Sturdy's Castle Country Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Oxfordshire
Sturdy's Castle Country Inn 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 17 December 2025, 6 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: Sturdys Castle, Banbury Road, Tackley, OX5 3EP
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
That puts Sturdy's Castle Country Inn 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% | ← Sturdy's Castle Country Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sturdy's Castle Country Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardiner Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Tackley Village Memorial Hall Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Tackley Village Shop C.I.C Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2021 |
| Tackley Toddlers Group Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Cleverchefs Catering Ltd School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Kirtlington Golf Club Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Woodstock Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Wootton Community Stores Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
Questions about Sturdy's Castle Country Inn
What is Sturdy's Castle Country Inn's food hygiene rating?
Sturdy's Castle Country Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 17 December 2025.
Is Sturdy's Castle Country Inn 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 Sturdy's Castle Country Inn last inspected?
Sturdy's Castle Country Inn was last inspected on 17 December 2025, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Oxfordshire Council rather than by the business.
How does Sturdy's Castle Country Inn 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 Sturdy's Castle Country Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects Sturdy's Castle Country Inn 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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