Mermaid Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Oxfordshire
Mermaid Inn 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 10 June 2026, 2 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.
99% of rated food businesses in West Oxfordshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all West Oxfordshire ratings →
Address: 78 High Street, Burford, Oxfordshire, OX18 4QF
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How it compares in West Oxfordshire
That puts Mermaid Inn among the 962 places in West Oxfordshire holding top marks, 95% 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 | 962 | 95% | ← Mermaid Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 40 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 113 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 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 Mermaid Inn 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 Mermaid Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotswold Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Huffkins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Hugo Lovage Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Hunters Cakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 April 2022 |
| Priory Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Spice Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2026 |
| The Burford House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
Questions about Mermaid Inn
What is Mermaid Inn's food hygiene rating?
Mermaid Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 10 June 2026.
Is Mermaid Inn 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 Mermaid Inn last inspected?
Mermaid Inn was last inspected on 10 June 2026, 2 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 Mermaid Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Mermaid Inn compare to other places in West Oxfordshire?
95% of the 1,017 rated food businesses in West Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Mermaid Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects Mermaid Inn 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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