Crown and Thistle Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Vale of White Horse
Crown and Thistle Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 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.
93% of rated food businesses in Vale of White Horse score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Vale of White Horse ratings →
Address: 18 Bridge Street Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 3HS
How this rating has changed
Crown and Thistle Hotel was re-inspected on 15 June 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 15 June 2026 | 5 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 Vale of White Horse
That puts Crown and Thistle Hotel among the 782 places in Vale of White Horse holding top marks, 81% 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 | 782 | 81% | ← Crown and Thistle Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 116 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 50 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 83 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 Crown and Thistle Hotel 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 Crown and Thistle Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oishi Sushi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| The Guildhall Other catering premises | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| The Kings Head & Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Sushi Daily at Waitrose Retailers - other | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| One Planet Abingdon CEC Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Missing Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| The Dog's Spot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
Questions about Crown and Thistle Hotel
What is Crown and Thistle Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Crown and Thistle Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of White Horse Council on 15 June 2026.
Is Crown and Thistle Hotel 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Crown and Thistle Hotel last inspected?
Crown and Thistle Hotel was last inspected on 15 June 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Vale of White Horse Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Crown and Thistle Hotel?
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 Crown and Thistle Hotel compare to other places in Vale of White Horse?
81% of the 960 rated food businesses in Vale of White Horse hold the top rating of 5, and Crown and Thistle Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of White Horse Council inspects Crown and Thistle Hotel 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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