The gate hangs high food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cherwell
The gate hangs high 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 5 December 2025, 7 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: The Gate Hangs High, Hook Norton, OX15 5DF
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts The gate hangs high 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% | ← The gate hangs high | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The gate hangs high 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 The gate hangs high, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| JPs Mobile Pizzeria Mobile caterer | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2023 |
| Brew Box Mobile caterer | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Hook Norton Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Pear Tree Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Bambooh Hook Norton Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 31 January 2025 |
| Hook Norton Brewery visitor centre and Malthouse restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2023 |
| The Thomas Franks Foundation Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| The Sun Inn At Hook Norton Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 13 February 2025 |
Questions about The gate hangs high
What is The gate hangs high's food hygiene rating?
The gate hangs high has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 5 December 2025.
Is The gate hangs high 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 The gate hangs high last inspected?
The gate hangs high was last inspected on 5 December 2025, 7 months 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 The gate hangs high?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The gate hangs high compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and The gate hangs high is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects The gate hangs high 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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