BLK Hse food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Oxfordshire
BLK Hse 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 25 April 2024, 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: 84 Broadway, Didcot, OX11 8AE
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
That puts BLK Hse among the 808 places in South Oxfordshire holding top marks, 71% 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 | 808 | 71% | ← BLK Hse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 120 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 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 BLK Hse 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 BLK Hse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Retailers - other | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2018 |
| Berro Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 January 2026 |
| Nandos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Caprinos Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Broadway Local Retailers - other | 99 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 September 2024 |
| Cook Trading Retailers - other | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2022 |
| Choi's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 October 2025 |
Questions about BLK Hse
What is BLK Hse's food hygiene rating?
BLK Hse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 25 April 2024.
Is BLK Hse 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 BLK Hse last inspected?
BLK Hse was last inspected on 25 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Oxfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at BLK Hse?
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 BLK Hse compare to other places in South Oxfordshire?
71% of the 1,136 rated food businesses in South Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and BLK Hse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects BLK Hse 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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