The Crown Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Oxfordshire
The Crown Inn holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub 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 10 March 2026, 4 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: 52 High Street, Benson, Wallingford Oxon, OX10 6RP
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
In South Oxfordshire, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so The Crown Inn 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% | ← The Crown Inn | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Crown Inn 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 Crown Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Garden Benson Takeaway/sandwich shop | 29 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 20 May 2026 |
| The Village Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| No. 25 Benson Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| The Three Horseshoes Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 April 2026 |
| Scamps of Benson School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Fyfield Manor Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2022 |
| The Jericho Kitchen Cookery School Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
Questions about The Crown Inn
What is The Crown Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Crown Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 10 March 2026.
Is The Crown Inn safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub 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 The Crown Inn last inspected?
The Crown Inn was last inspected on 10 March 2026, 4 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 Crown Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Crown Inn 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 Crown Inn holds a 3. 120 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects The Crown Inn 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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