The Queens Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Oxfordshire
The Queens Arms 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 3 March 2026, 4 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: 2 Manor Road, Didcot, Oxon, OX11 7JY
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
In South Oxfordshire, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so The Queens Arms 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% | ← The Queens Arms | |
| 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 The Queens Arms 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 Queens Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Primary School School/college/university | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Didcot Bowls Club Other catering premises | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Lydalls County Nursery School Chameleon Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2017 |
| Didcot Civic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2022 |
| The Meadows Caring Premises | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Prince of Wales Pub/bar/nightclub | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Broadways Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| The Mulberry Pub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
Questions about The Queens Arms
What is The Queens Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Queens Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 3 March 2026.
Is The Queens Arms 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 The Queens Arms last inspected?
The Queens Arms was last inspected on 3 March 2026, 4 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 Queens Arms?
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 The Queens Arms 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 The Queens Arms holds a 4. 186 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects The Queens Arms 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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The Queens Arms is one of 430 rated food businesses in Oxon. See every hygiene rating in Oxon →
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