The Ruck Canteen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Oxfordshire
The Ruck Canteen 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 23 October 2025, 8 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: Chipping Norton Rugby Club, Greystones, Burford Road, OX7 5UY
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
That puts The Ruck Canteen 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 Ruck Canteen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Ruck Canteen 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 Ruck Canteen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosewood Day Nursery School/college/university | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Chipping Norton Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2021 |
| Chippy Honey Manufacturers/packers | 438 yards away | Exempt | |
| Beech Haven Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Banana Moon Day Nursery School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Edwards And Ward @ Chipping Norton School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 December 2025 |
| Ace Childcare (The Ace Centre) Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Chipping Norton Pre School Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about The Ruck Canteen
What is The Ruck Canteen's food hygiene rating?
The Ruck Canteen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 23 October 2025.
Is The Ruck Canteen 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 Ruck Canteen last inspected?
The Ruck Canteen was last inspected on 23 October 2025, 8 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 Ruck Canteen?
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 Ruck Canteen 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 Ruck Canteen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects The Ruck Canteen 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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