The Old Nags Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Oxfordshire
The Old Nags Head holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 29 March 2022, more than 4 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: 43 Upper High Street, Thame, Oxon, OX9 2DW
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
In South Oxfordshire, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so The Old Nags Head sits behind roughly 808 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 808 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 16% | ← The Old Nags Head | |
| 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 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 Old Nags Head 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 Old Nags Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Prezzo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Aamore Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 January 2026 |
| The Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Black Goo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 April 2026 |
| Whats Cooking Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 October 2025 |
| COOK Retailers - other | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Rumsey's Handmade Chocolates Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
Questions about The Old Nags Head
What is The Old Nags Head's food hygiene rating?
The Old Nags Head has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 29 March 2022.
Is The Old Nags Head safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Nags Head last inspected?
The Old Nags Head was last inspected on 29 March 2022, more than 4 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 Old Nags Head?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Nags Head 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 Old Nags Head holds a 4. 186 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects The Old Nags Head 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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