The Bat & Ball food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Oxfordshire
The Bat & Ball 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 23 April 2025, 14 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: 28 High Street, Cuddesdon, Oxford, OX44 9HJ
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
That puts The Bat & Ball 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 Bat & Ball | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bat & Ball 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 Bat & Ball, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Manor Garsington Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Oxford's British Orchard Nursery Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Sunnyhill Vineyard Farmers/growers | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Central Co-operative Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 16 June 2025 |
| Cornfield Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 May 2026 |
| Jones Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Wheatley's Local Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 22 July 2024 |
| Bruin Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
Questions about The Bat & Ball
What is The Bat & Ball's food hygiene rating?
The Bat & Ball has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 23 April 2025.
Is The Bat & Ball 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 Bat & Ball last inspected?
The Bat & Ball was last inspected on 23 April 2025, 14 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 Bat & Ball?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Bat & Ball 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 Bat & Ball is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects The Bat & Ball 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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