The Bay Tree food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Vale of White Horse
The Bay 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 24 November 2025, 7 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 Bay Tree The Green, Grove, Wantage, OX12 0AN
How it compares in Vale of White Horse
That puts The Bay Tree among the 764 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 | 764 | 81% | ← The Bay Tree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 115 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 102 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 Bay 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 Bay Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink at Millbrook Primary School School/college/university | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Millbrook Kids Club School/college/university | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Tesco Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2023 |
| Munchies of Grove Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 September 2025 |
| Elaichi Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 257 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 December 2024 |
| Deja Vu Takeaway/sandwich shop | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Millbrook Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 265 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 December 2024 |
Questions about The Bay Tree
What is The Bay Tree's food hygiene rating?
The Bay Tree has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of White Horse Council on 24 November 2025.
Is The Bay 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 Bay Tree last inspected?
The Bay Tree was last inspected on 24 November 2025, 7 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 The Bay 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 Bay Tree compare to other places in Vale of White Horse?
81% of the 940 rated food businesses in Vale of White Horse hold the top rating of 5, and The Bay Tree is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of White Horse Council inspects The Bay 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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The Bay Tree is one of 94 rated food businesses in Wantage. See every hygiene rating in Wantage →
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