Masons Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Oxfordshire
Masons Arms 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 21 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Clanfield Tavern, Bampton Road, Clanfield, OX18 2RG
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
That puts Masons Arms 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% | ← Masons Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Masons Arms 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 Masons Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clanfield 85 - Football Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2019 |
| The Double Red Duke Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| The Barn Boxing & Fitness Ltd Retailers - other | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2023 |
| Clanfield CE Primary School School/college/university | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Clanfield CE Primary School- Breakfast And After School Club School/college/university | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Blake's Kitchen - Clanfield Post Office And Stores Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Adventure Plus - Windmill Farm Conference Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Friars Court Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2019 |
Questions about Masons Arms
What is Masons Arms's food hygiene rating?
Masons Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 21 November 2024.
Is Masons Arms 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 Masons Arms last inspected?
Masons Arms was last inspected on 21 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Oxfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Masons Arms?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Masons Arms 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 Masons Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects Masons Arms 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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