The Farm Gate food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Oxfordshire
The Farm Gate 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
This is a fresh result: The Farm Gate was inspected on 11 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
88% of rated food businesses in South Oxfordshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all South Oxfordshire ratings →
Address: Penn Farm Manor Road, Towersey, Thame, OX9 3QX
How this rating has changed
The Farm Gate was re-inspected on 11 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 11 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
That puts The Farm Gate among the 815 places in South Oxfordshire holding top marks, 72% 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 | 815 | 72% | ← The Farm Gate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 181 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 116 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 126 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 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 Farm Gate 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 Farm Gate, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Peacock Country Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Holly Green Dairy Manufacturers/packers | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2026 |
| MP Sports Academy LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 29 July 2026 |
| Cuttlebrook Hall Care Home Caring Premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Barchester Healthcare Ltd Caring Premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Bipul's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2026 |
| Buds that Blossom Chinnor Caring Premises | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Kingston Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 30 July 2025 |
Questions about The Farm Gate
What is The Farm Gate's food hygiene rating?
The Farm Gate has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 11 July 2026.
Is The Farm Gate 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 Farm Gate last inspected?
The Farm Gate was last inspected on 11 July 2026, a month 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 Farm Gate?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Farm Gate compare to other places in South Oxfordshire?
72% of the 1,134 rated food businesses in South Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Farm Gate is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects The Farm Gate 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Farm Gate is one of 20 rated food businesses in Thame. See every hygiene rating in Thame →
South Oxfordshire inspects and rates 1,260 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in South Oxfordshire →
The official record is held by the council: https://www.southoxon.gov.uk
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