No. 25 Benson Ltd food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Oxfordshire
No. 25 Benson Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: No. 25 Benson Ltd was inspected on 21 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
88% of rated food businesses in South Oxfordshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all South Oxfordshire ratings →
Address: 25 High Street, Benson, Wallingford Oxon, OX10 6RP
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How this rating has changed
No. 25 Benson Ltd was re-inspected on 21 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 21 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
That puts No. 25 Benson Ltd among the 815 places in South Oxfordshire holding top marks, 72% 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 | 815 | 72% | ← No. 25 Benson Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 181 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 116 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 126 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 Very 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 No. 25 Benson Ltd 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 No. 25 Benson Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
| The Village Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Spice Garden Benson Takeaway/sandwich shop | 112 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 20 May 2026 |
| The Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 139 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 10 March 2026 |
| The Three Horseshoes Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 April 2026 |
| Scamps of Benson School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| The Jericho Kitchen Cookery School Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Fyfield Manor Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2022 |
Questions about No. 25 Benson Ltd
What is No. 25 Benson Ltd's food hygiene rating?
No. 25 Benson Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 21 August 2026.
Is No. 25 Benson Ltd 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was No. 25 Benson Ltd last inspected?
No. 25 Benson Ltd was last inspected on 21 August 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 No. 25 Benson Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does No. 25 Benson Ltd compare to other places in South Oxfordshire?
72% of the 1,134 rated food businesses in South Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and No. 25 Benson Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects No. 25 Benson Ltd 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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