Prince of Wales food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Oxfordshire
Prince of Wales holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Prince of Wales was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 113 Station Road, Didcot, Oxon, OX11 7NN
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
That puts Prince of Wales 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% | ← Prince of Wales | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Prince of Wales 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 Prince of Wales, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lydalls County Nursery School Chameleon Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2017 |
| Didcot Community Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Cineworld Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| The Bounce Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2025 |
| Broadway Butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Kay Gee's Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2022 |
| Poundland Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2023 |
Questions about Prince of Wales
What is Prince of Wales's food hygiene rating?
Prince of Wales has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 19 May 2026.
Is Prince of Wales 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Prince of Wales last inspected?
Prince of Wales was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month 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 Prince of Wales?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Prince of Wales 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 Prince of Wales is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects Prince of Wales 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
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Prince of Wales is one of 430 rated food businesses in Oxon. See every hygiene rating in Oxon →
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