Marlborough Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Oxfordshire
Marlborough Club holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 6 March 2018, more than 8 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: 227 Broadway, Didcot, Oxon, OX11 8RU
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
In South Oxfordshire, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Marlborough Club sits behind roughly 808 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 808 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 16% | ← Marlborough Club | |
| 3 out of 5 | 120 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Marlborough Club 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 Marlborough Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mulberry Pub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Didcot Civic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2022 |
| The Meadows Caring Premises | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Didcot Bowls Club Other catering premises | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Broadways Pub/bar/nightclub | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Manor Primary School School/college/university | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Didcot Baptist Church and Food Bank Retailers - other | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2022 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - other | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
Questions about Marlborough Club
What is Marlborough Club's food hygiene rating?
Marlborough Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 6 March 2018.
Is Marlborough Club safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Marlborough Club last inspected?
Marlborough Club was last inspected on 6 March 2018, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Oxfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Marlborough Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Marlborough Club compare to other places in South Oxfordshire?
71% of the 1,136 rated food businesses in South Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Marlborough Club holds a 4. 186 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects Marlborough Club 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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