Meadowcroft food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · South Oxfordshire
Meadowcroft holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 March 2025, 15 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: Meadowcroft Care Home 78 Queens Road, Thame, Oxon, OX9 3NQ
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
That puts Meadowcroft 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% | ← Meadowcroft | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Meadowcroft 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 Meadowcroft, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queensdown Nursery School Caring Premises | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2023 |
| The Filthy Moustache UK at Chinnor Rugby Club Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| BP Thame SF Connect Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Cuttlebrook Hall Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| The Falcon Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Thame Recipe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| La Salute Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 August 2025 |
| Thame Foodbank Store Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2020 |
Questions about Meadowcroft
What is Meadowcroft's food hygiene rating?
Meadowcroft has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 18 March 2025.
Is Meadowcroft 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Meadowcroft last inspected?
Meadowcroft was last inspected on 18 March 2025, 15 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 Meadowcroft?
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 Meadowcroft 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 Meadowcroft is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects Meadowcroft 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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