The Nut Tree food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cherwell
The Nut Tree 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 14 January 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 Nut Tree Inn, Murcott, OX5 2RE
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts The Nut Tree 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 Nut Tree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Nut Tree 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 Nut Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnaby's SUTI Ltd Other catering premises | 259 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 July 2023 |
| The Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 October 2019 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 29 April 2026 |
| R J Taylor & Son Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 25 February 2020 |
| Safari Garden (The Plough) Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2023 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Gnd catering limited Mobile caterer | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Prison Advice And Care Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2017 |
Questions about The Nut Tree
What is The Nut Tree's food hygiene rating?
The Nut Tree has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 14 January 2026.
Is The Nut Tree 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 Nut Tree last inspected?
The Nut Tree was last inspected on 14 January 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 Nut Tree?
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 Nut Tree compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and The Nut Tree is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects The Nut Tree 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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