Stanford in the Vale Social Lunches food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Vale of White Horse
Stanford in the Vale Social Lunches holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 March 2025, 15 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: Stanford In The Vale Village Hall Hunters Field, Stanford In The Vale, Faringdon, SN7 8LX
How it compares in Vale of White Horse
That puts Stanford in the Vale Social Lunches among the 764 places in Vale of White Horse holding top marks, 81% 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 | 764 | 81% | ← Stanford in the Vale Social Lunches | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 115 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 102 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 Very 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 Stanford in the Vale Social Lunches 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 Stanford in the Vale Social Lunches, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange Care Centre Caring Premises | 132 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 July 2025 |
| Stanford Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Central Co-operative Retailers - other | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Horse & Jockey Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
Questions about Stanford in the Vale Social Lunches
What is Stanford in the Vale Social Lunches's food hygiene rating?
Stanford in the Vale Social Lunches has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of White Horse Council on 26 March 2025.
Is Stanford in the Vale Social Lunches 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Stanford in the Vale Social Lunches last inspected?
Stanford in the Vale Social Lunches was last inspected on 26 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Vale of White Horse Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Stanford in the Vale Social Lunches?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Stanford in the Vale Social Lunches compare to other places in Vale of White Horse?
81% of the 940 rated food businesses in Vale of White Horse hold the top rating of 5, and Stanford in the Vale Social Lunches is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of White Horse Council inspects Stanford in the Vale Social Lunches 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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