The Turnpike food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cherwell
The Turnpike 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 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 2 Woodstock Road, Yarnton, OX5 1PJ
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts The Turnpike 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 Turnpike | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Turnpike 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 Turnpike, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frasers Budgens Of Yarnton Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Lanier Theological Education Foundation Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Dolce Education Catering School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Floryn House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Gosford All Black RFC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Harvey’s Hut Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Grovelands Convenience Stores Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2023 |
| Londis ( Fairfax store ) Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
Questions about The Turnpike
What is The Turnpike's food hygiene rating?
The Turnpike has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 10 January 2025.
Is The Turnpike 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 Turnpike last inspected?
The Turnpike was last inspected on 10 January 2025, 18 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 Turnpike?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Turnpike compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and The Turnpike is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects The Turnpike 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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