The Market Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Oxfordshire
The Market Tavern 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 7 May 2025, 14 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 Market House, Bridge Street, Bampton, OX18 2HA
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
That puts The Market Tavern 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% | ← The Market Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Market Tavern 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 Market Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Strainge Butchers Retailers - other | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| The Horseshoe Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2018 |
| Bampton Bush Centre Caring Premises | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Lynwood & Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| The Co-op Retailers - other | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| The Talbot Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 292 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 October 2018 |
| Bampton Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| The Morris Clown Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2017 |
Questions about The Market Tavern
What is The Market Tavern's food hygiene rating?
The Market Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 7 May 2025.
Is The Market Tavern 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 Market Tavern last inspected?
The Market Tavern was last inspected on 7 May 2025, 14 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 The Market Tavern?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Market Tavern 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 The Market Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects The Market Tavern 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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