The Wallingford Tea Room food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Oxfordshire
The Wallingford Tea Room holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 May 2026, 3 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: Unit 16 Lamb Arcade 83 High Street, Wallingford, Oxon, OX10 0BX
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How it compares in South Oxfordshire
That puts The Wallingford Tea Room 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% | ← The Wallingford Tea Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Wallingford Tea Room 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 Wallingford Tea Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallingford Thai Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 May 2025 |
| Shellfish Cow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| The Keep Partnership Pub/bar/nightclub | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Le Clos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Hong Kong House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Chinese Whisper Takeaway/sandwich shop | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Truly Scrumptious Bakery Retailers - other | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| The Dolphin Pub/bar/nightclub | 44 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 November 2025 |
Questions about The Wallingford Tea Room
What is The Wallingford Tea Room's food hygiene rating?
The Wallingford Tea Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 19 May 2026.
Is The Wallingford Tea Room 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Wallingford Tea Room last inspected?
The Wallingford Tea Room was last inspected on 19 May 2026, 3 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 Wallingford Tea Room?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Wallingford Tea Room 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 The Wallingford Tea Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects The Wallingford Tea Room 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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