Six Bells food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Oxfordshire
Six Bells 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
This is a fresh result: Six Bells was inspected on 15 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 43-44 High Street, Thame, Oxon, OX9 2AD
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
That puts Six Bells 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% | ← Six Bells | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Six Bells 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 Six Bells, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services at St Joseph's RC Primary School School/college/university | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| The JR Sports Group - Breakfast Club School/college/university | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| The Thatch Pub/bar/nightclub | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Smoochy Moo Moos Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Lord Williams's School Day Nursery Caring Premises | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Treacle's Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Majestic Wine Retailers - other | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
Questions about Six Bells
What is Six Bells's food hygiene rating?
Six Bells has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 15 June 2026.
Is Six Bells 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 Six Bells last inspected?
Six Bells was last inspected on 15 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Six Bells?
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 Six Bells 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 Six Bells is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects Six Bells 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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