The Meadows food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · South Oxfordshire
The Meadows holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 January 2025, 18 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.
Address: Britwell Road, Didcot, Oxon, OX11 7JN
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
That puts The Meadows among the 808 places in South Oxfordshire holding top marks, 71% 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 | 808 | 71% | ← The Meadows | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 16% | ||
| 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 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 Meadows 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 Meadows, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Didcot Civic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2022 |
| Didcot Bowls Club Other catering premises | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Broadways Pub/bar/nightclub | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| The Mulberry Pub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Manor Primary School School/college/university | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - other | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| The Wheatsheaf Pub/bar/nightclub | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Kay Gee's Off Licence Retailers - other | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2022 |
Questions about The Meadows
What is The Meadows's food hygiene rating?
The Meadows has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 8 January 2025.
Is The Meadows 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Meadows last inspected?
The Meadows was last inspected on 8 January 2025, 18 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 The Meadows?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Meadows compare to other places in South Oxfordshire?
71% of the 1,136 rated food businesses in South Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Meadows is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects The Meadows 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Meadows is one of 430 rated food businesses in Oxon. See every hygiene rating in Oxon →
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The official record is held by the council: https://www.southoxon.gov.uk
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