Gabriel Machin food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Oxfordshire
Gabriel Machin holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 11 November 2025, 8 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: 7 Market Place, Henley-On-Thames, Oxon, RG9 2AA
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
In South Oxfordshire, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Gabriel Machin sits behind roughly 994 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 808 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 120 | 11% | ← Gabriel Machin | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Gabriel Machin 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 Gabriel Machin, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Argyll Pub/bar/nightclub | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| The Square Henley Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 September 2025 |
| Patisserie Franco Belge Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Cote Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Pret A Manger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Boots UK Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2021 |
| Pavilion Foods Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 July 2025 |
| Gorvett & Stone Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2014 |
Questions about Gabriel Machin
What is Gabriel Machin's food hygiene rating?
Gabriel Machin has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 11 November 2025.
Is Gabriel Machin safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Gabriel Machin last inspected?
Gabriel Machin was last inspected on 11 November 2025, 8 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 Gabriel Machin?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gabriel Machin 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 Gabriel Machin holds a 3. 120 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects Gabriel Machin 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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