The Medley food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Oxford City
The Medley 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 17 July 2024, 23 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: Medley Manor Farm, Binsey Lane, Oxford, OX2 0NJ
How it compares in Oxford City
That puts The Medley among the 1,206 places in Oxford City holding top marks, 87% 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 | 1,206 | 87% | ← The Medley | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 116 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 156 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 The Medley 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 Medley, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charcas Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Brasserie Blanc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Branca Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Bainton Road Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| BaxterStorey - Blavatnik School Of Government Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Al-Shami Lebanese Restaurant And Richmond Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Botley Kebabs Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2019 |
| Balliol Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
Questions about The Medley
What is The Medley's food hygiene rating?
The Medley has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oxford City Council on 17 July 2024.
Is The Medley 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 The Medley last inspected?
The Medley was last inspected on 17 July 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Oxford City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Medley?
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 The Medley compare to other places in Oxford City?
87% of the 1,381 rated food businesses in Oxford City hold the top rating of 5, and The Medley is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford City Council inspects The Medley 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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