Oxford Farmhouse food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Cherwell
Oxford Farmhouse holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 2 November 2023, more than 2 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: Oakley Road Horton-cum-studley, Oxford, OX33 1BG
How it compares in Cherwell
In Cherwell, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Oxford Farmhouse sits behind roughly 977 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 977 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 157 | 13% | ← Oxford Farmhouse | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Oxford Farmhouse 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 Oxford Farmhouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oxford Gun Company Barn Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Oakley C Of E School School/college/university | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Oakley Pre-School School/college/university | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2024 |
| Searcys Rolls Royce Mobile caterer | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| The Oxford Cheese Company Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Rectory Farm Retailers - other | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Rectory Farm Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Aunties Old School Nursery Caring Premises | 2.6 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Oxford Farmhouse
What is Oxford Farmhouse's food hygiene rating?
Oxford Farmhouse has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cherwell Council on 2 November 2023.
Is Oxford Farmhouse safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Oxford Farmhouse last inspected?
Oxford Farmhouse was last inspected on 2 November 2023, more than 2 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 Oxford Farmhouse?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Oxford Farmhouse compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, while Oxford Farmhouse holds a 4. 157 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Oxford Farmhouse 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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