The Loose Cannon Brewery food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Vale of White Horse
The Loose Cannon Brewery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 July 2022, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 6 Suffolk Way Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 5JX
How it compares in Vale of White Horse
That puts The Loose Cannon Brewery 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 Loose Cannon Brewery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Loose Cannon Brewery 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 Loose Cannon Brewery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABM Catering at Caldecott Primary School School/college/university | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Caldecott Primary School After School & Breakfast Club School/college/university | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Premier Inn Abingdon (A34) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| McDonalds Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Bright Horizons St Mary's Day Nursery and Preschool Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Abingdon Hospital Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Abingdon Royal British Legion Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| All Care GB Ltd at Nicholson House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
Questions about The Loose Cannon Brewery
What is The Loose Cannon Brewery's food hygiene rating?
The Loose Cannon Brewery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of White Horse Council on 25 July 2022.
Is The Loose Cannon Brewery 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Loose Cannon Brewery last inspected?
The Loose Cannon Brewery was last inspected on 25 July 2022, more than 3 years 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 Loose Cannon Brewery?
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 The Loose Cannon Brewery 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 Loose Cannon Brewery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of White Horse Council inspects The Loose Cannon Brewery 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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