Barbury Hill food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Vale of White Horse
Barbury Hill holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 September 2024, 22 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: 6 Deanes Close Steventon, Abingdon, Oxon, OX13 6SZ
How it compares in Vale of White Horse
That puts Barbury Hill 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% | ← Barbury Hill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 115 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 101 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 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 Barbury Hill 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 Barbury Hill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Star PH Pub/bar/nightclub | 360 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Cherry Tree Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 5 February 2026 |
| The Fox Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Central Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Roots and Shoots Steventon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| BaxterStorey at Milton Business and Technology Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Little Fishes Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Compass Group at Milton Hill House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
Questions about Barbury Hill
What is Barbury Hill's food hygiene rating?
Barbury Hill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of White Horse Council on 12 September 2024.
Is Barbury Hill 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Barbury Hill last inspected?
Barbury Hill was last inspected on 12 September 2024, 22 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 Barbury Hill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Barbury Hill compare to other places in Vale of White Horse?
81% of the 941 rated food businesses in Vale of White Horse hold the top rating of 5, and Barbury Hill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of White Horse Council inspects Barbury Hill 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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