The Honey Barn food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Oxfordshire
The Honey Barn 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 8 January 2026, 6 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: 80 High Street, Dorchester-On-Thames, Wallingford Oxon, OX10 7HP
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
That puts The Honey Barn among the 808 places in South Oxfordshire holding top marks, 71% 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 | 808 | 71% | ← The Honey Barn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 120 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 The Honey Barn 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 Honey Barn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moreish Retailers - other | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Snug Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| The White Hart Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Central Co-operative Retailers - other | 383 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 May 2025 |
| The George Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| The Fleur De Lys Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 6 August 2025 |
| Horsebox Coffee Co. Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| The Oxford Boat Adventure Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about The Honey Barn
What is The Honey Barn's food hygiene rating?
The Honey Barn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 8 January 2026.
Is The Honey Barn 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 The Honey Barn last inspected?
The Honey Barn was last inspected on 8 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Oxfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Honey Barn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Honey Barn compare to other places in South Oxfordshire?
71% of the 1,136 rated food businesses in South Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Honey Barn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects The Honey Barn 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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The Honey Barn is one of 92 rated food businesses in Wallingford Oxon. See every hygiene rating in Wallingford Oxon →
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