The Manor Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Oxfordshire
The Manor Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 February 2021, more than 5 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: 30 Church Road, Chinnor, Oxon, OX39 4PG
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
That puts The Manor Stores 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 Manor Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Manor Stores 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 Manor Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinnor Bakery & Cafe Retailers - other | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Duo Chef's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 8 October 2025 |
| Ludlows of Chinnor Retailers - other | 46 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 August 2025 |
| St Andrew's Lunch Club Other catering premises | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Red Kite Family Centre Retailers - other | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Grapes & Flavours Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2020 |
| Buds that Blossom Chinnor Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
Questions about The Manor Stores
What is The Manor Stores's food hygiene rating?
The Manor Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 24 February 2021.
Is The Manor Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Manor Stores last inspected?
The Manor Stores was last inspected on 24 February 2021, more than 5 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 Manor Stores?
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 Manor Stores 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 Manor Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects The Manor Stores 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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The Manor Stores is one of 430 rated food businesses in Oxon. See every hygiene rating in Oxon →
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