Minster Paving food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Oxfordshire
Minster Paving 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 August 2025, 11 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: Sturdy Concrete, Cotswold Dene, Standlake, OX29 7PL
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
That puts Minster Paving 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% | ← Minster Paving | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Minster Paving 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 Minster Paving, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oxford Wine Co Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2018 |
| The Oxford Wine Company Limited Importers/Exporters | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2022 |
| Hardwick Parks Retailers - other | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2022 |
| Standlake Ranch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Boat Shed Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Linear Fisheries Oxford - Linear Bait And Tackle - SEASONAL Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Three Ts - Clubhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2018 |
| Oxford Downs Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2018 |
Questions about Minster Paving
What is Minster Paving's food hygiene rating?
Minster Paving has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 12 August 2025.
Is Minster Paving 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 Minster Paving last inspected?
Minster Paving was last inspected on 12 August 2025, 11 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 Minster Paving?
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 Minster Paving 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 Minster Paving is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects Minster Paving 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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