The Bear of North Moreton food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Oxfordshire
The Bear of North Moreton 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 10 June 2026, 2 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.
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: High Street, North Moreton, Didcot Oxon, OX11 9AT
How this rating has changed
The Bear of North Moreton was re-inspected on 10 June 2026 and held its rating of 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 10 June 2026 | 4 4 | 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
In South Oxfordshire, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so The Bear of North Moreton sits behind roughly 815 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 815 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 181 | 16% | ← The Bear of North Moreton | |
| 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 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 Bear of North Moreton 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.
Questions about The Bear of North Moreton
What is The Bear of North Moreton's food hygiene rating?
The Bear of North Moreton has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 10 June 2026.
Is The Bear of North Moreton 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 Bear of North Moreton last inspected?
The Bear of North Moreton was last inspected on 10 June 2026, 2 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 Bear of North Moreton?
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 Bear of North Moreton compare to other places in South Oxfordshire?
72% of the 1,134 rated food businesses in South Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Bear of North Moreton holds a 4. 181 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects The Bear of North Moreton 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 Bear of North Moreton is one of 18 rated food businesses in Didcot Oxon. See every hygiene rating in Didcot Oxon →
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The official record is held by the council: https://www.southoxon.gov.uk
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