The Crown Chalgrove food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Oxfordshire
The Crown Chalgrove holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 February 2020, more than 6 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: The Crown 96 High Street, Chalgrove, Oxford, OX44 7SS
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
That puts The Crown Chalgrove 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% | ← The Crown Chalgrove | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Crown Chalgrove 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 Chalgrove, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Table Fresh at The Crown Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 27 March 2026 |
| The Red Lion Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 48 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Chalgrove Store Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Londis Retailers - other | 121 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 October 2023 |
| Posies Cafe & Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 27 May 2025 |
| Chalgrove Pharmacy Retailers - other | 137 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Lamb Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 July 2025 |
| Bartlett Mitchell at Chalgrove Airfield Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
Questions about The Crown Chalgrove
What is The Crown Chalgrove's food hygiene rating?
The Crown Chalgrove has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 27 February 2020.
Is The Crown Chalgrove 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Crown Chalgrove last inspected?
The Crown Chalgrove was last inspected on 27 February 2020, more than 6 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 Crown Chalgrove?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Crown Chalgrove 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 The Crown Chalgrove is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects The Crown Chalgrove 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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