The Saracens Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Oxfordshire
The Saracens Head 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 15 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 129 Greys Road, Henley-On-Thames, Oxon, RG9 1TE
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
In South Oxfordshire, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so The Saracens Head 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 Saracens Head | |
| 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 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 The Saracens Head 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 Saracens Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newboy Convenience Store Retailers - other | 176 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 September 2025 |
| Bird in Hand Pub/bar/nightclub | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2022 |
| Compass Chartwells at Henley College School/college/university | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| The Christ Church Centre Other catering premises | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Asiana Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 8 July 2025 |
| d:two Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Regatta Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 8 September 2025 |
| Istanbul BBQ Henley Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
Questions about The Saracens Head
What is The Saracens Head's food hygiene rating?
The Saracens Head has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 15 May 2024.
Is The Saracens Head 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 Saracens Head last inspected?
The Saracens Head was last inspected on 15 May 2024, more than 2 years 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 Saracens Head?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Saracens Head 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 Saracens Head holds a 4. 186 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects The Saracens Head 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch The Saracens Head and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Saracens Head is one of 430 rated food businesses in Oxon. See every hygiene rating in Oxon →
South Oxfordshire inspects and rates 1,252 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in South Oxfordshire →
The official record is held by the council: https://www.southoxon.gov.uk
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →