The Cherry Tree food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Vale of White Horse
The Cherry Tree holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the pub that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 5 February 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: 33 High Street, Steventon, Abingdon, OX13 6RZ
How it compares in Vale of White Horse
A 2 is rare: only 11 of 941 rated places in Vale of White Horse score this low, about one in 86. By contrast 81% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 764 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 115 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ← The Cherry Tree | |
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 101 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Cherry Tree the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Cherry Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fox Pub/bar/nightclub | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Central Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Roots and Shoots Steventon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Barbury Hill Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| North Star PH Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Flying Saucer Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Courtyard by Marriott Oxford South Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Hampers.com Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about The Cherry Tree
What is The Cherry Tree's food hygiene rating?
The Cherry Tree has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Vale of White Horse Council on 5 February 2026.
Is The Cherry Tree safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Cherry Tree last inspected?
The Cherry Tree was last inspected on 5 February 2026, 5 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 Cherry Tree?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cherry Tree compare to other places in Vale of White Horse?
81% of the 941 rated food businesses in Vale of White Horse hold the top rating of 5, while The Cherry Tree holds a 2. 11 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of White Horse Council inspects The Cherry 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Vale of White Horse, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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