Horspath Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Oxfordshire
Horspath Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 November 2017, more than 8 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: Horspath Village Store 2 Church Road, Horspath, Oxford, OX33 1RU
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
That puts Horspath Stores among the 808 places in South Oxfordshire holding top marks, 71% 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 | 808 | 71% | ← Horspath Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 16% | ||
| 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 Very good
- 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 Horspath Stores 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 Horspath Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Hollow @ The Oaks Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Daudhar News Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Community Emergency Foodbank Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
| Budgens Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2022 |
| Charm Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2024 |
| Connect Vending Ltd Other catering premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
Questions about Horspath Stores
What is Horspath Stores's food hygiene rating?
Horspath Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 23 November 2017.
Is Horspath Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Horspath Stores last inspected?
Horspath Stores was last inspected on 23 November 2017, more than 8 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 Horspath Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Horspath Stores compare to other places in South Oxfordshire?
71% of the 1,136 rated food businesses in South Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Horspath Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects Horspath Stores 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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