Budgens Nettlebed Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Oxfordshire
Budgens Nettlebed Service Station holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Budgens Nettlebed Service Station was inspected on 27 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
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: Malthurst Nettlebed High Street, Nettlebed, Henley-on-Thames Oxon, RG9 5DD
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How this rating has changed
Budgens Nettlebed Service Station was re-inspected on 27 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 27 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
That puts Budgens Nettlebed Service Station among the 815 places in South Oxfordshire holding top marks, 72% 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 | 815 | 72% | ← Budgens Nettlebed Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 181 | 16% | ||
| 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 Very 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 Budgens Nettlebed Service Station 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 Budgens Nettlebed Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| McQueens Deli & Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| The Cheese Shed at Nettlebed Creamery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Nettlebed Lunch Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Nettlebed Village Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 139 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 29 August 2024 |
| The White Hart Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 176 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 April 2026 |
Questions about Budgens Nettlebed Service Station
What is Budgens Nettlebed Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Budgens Nettlebed Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 27 July 2026.
Is Budgens Nettlebed Service Station 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Budgens Nettlebed Service Station last inspected?
Budgens Nettlebed Service Station was last inspected on 27 July 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 Budgens Nettlebed Service Station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Budgens Nettlebed Service Station compare to other places in South Oxfordshire?
72% of the 1,134 rated food businesses in South Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Budgens Nettlebed Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects Budgens Nettlebed Service Station 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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Budgens Nettlebed Service Station is one of 46 rated food businesses in Henley-on-Thames Oxon. See every hygiene rating in Henley-on-Thames Oxon →
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