The Duke of Cumberland's Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cherwell
The Duke of Cumberland's Head 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 4 February 2026, 5 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 Duke Of Cumberlands Head Main Street, Clifton, OX15 0PE
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts The Duke of Cumberland's Head among the 977 places in Cherwell holding top marks, 80% 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 | 977 | 80% | ← The Duke of Cumberland's Head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 157 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 103 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 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 Duke of Cumberland's Head 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 Duke of Cumberland's Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| G E Fenemore And Sons Retailers - other | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Brew Box Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| The Wharf @ Bridge 190 Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2023 |
| The Great Western Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 8 October 2025 |
Questions about The Duke of Cumberland's Head
What is The Duke of Cumberland's Head's food hygiene rating?
The Duke of Cumberland's Head has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 4 February 2026.
Is The Duke of Cumberland's Head 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 Duke of Cumberland's Head last inspected?
The Duke of Cumberland's Head was last inspected on 4 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cherwell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Duke of Cumberland's Head?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Duke of Cumberland's Head compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and The Duke of Cumberland's Head is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects The Duke of Cumberland's Head 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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