The Woodstock Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Oxfordshire
The Woodstock Arms holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 17 February 2026, 4 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: Woodstock Arms, 6 - 8 Market Street, Woodstock, OX20 1SX
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
In West Oxfordshire, 94% of rated places manage a 5, so The Woodstock Arms sits behind roughly 957 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 957 | 94% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 42 | 4% | ← The Woodstock Arms | |
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Woodstock Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Feathers Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Ciao Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Woodstock Grocers Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 4 - Good | 31 August 2021 |
| Kings Arms Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Woodstock Butchers Retailers - other | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Brothertons Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| The Tipsy Palace Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| The Chef Imperial Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 February 2025 |
Questions about The Woodstock Arms
What is The Woodstock Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Woodstock Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 17 February 2026.
Is The Woodstock Arms safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Woodstock Arms last inspected?
The Woodstock Arms was last inspected on 17 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Oxfordshire Council rather than by the business.
How does The Woodstock Arms compare to other places in West Oxfordshire?
94% of the 1,013 rated food businesses in West Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Woodstock Arms holds a 4. 42 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects The Woodstock Arms 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 Woodstock Arms is one of 48 rated food businesses in Woodstock. See every hygiene rating in Woodstock →
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