Croft Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Oxfordshire
Croft Stores holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 23 January 2025, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
88% of rated food businesses in South Oxfordshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all South Oxfordshire ratings →
Address: 2 The Croft, Didcot, Oxon, OX11 8HR
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
In South Oxfordshire, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Croft Stores sits behind roughly 815 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 815 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 181 | 16% | ← Croft Stores | |
| 3 out of 5 | 116 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 126 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 Croft Stores 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 Croft Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Circle Takeaway/sandwich shop | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Didcot Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Amin Newsagents Retailers - other | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2021 |
| Choi's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 16 October 2025 |
| Broadway Local Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 25 September 2024 |
| Djangos Smoke House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 18 October 2025 |
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| The Sandwich Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2024 |
Questions about Croft Stores
What is Croft Stores's food hygiene rating?
Croft Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 23 January 2025.
Is Croft Stores 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Croft Stores last inspected?
Croft Stores was last inspected on 23 January 2025, 19 months 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 Croft Stores?
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 Croft Stores compare to other places in South Oxfordshire?
72% of the 1,134 rated food businesses in South Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Croft Stores holds a 4. 181 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects Croft Stores 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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Croft Stores is one of 427 rated food businesses in Oxon. See every hygiene rating in Oxon →
South Oxfordshire inspects and rates 1,260 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in South Oxfordshire →
The official record is held by the council: https://www.southoxon.gov.uk
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