Wheatley's Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Oxfordshire
Wheatley's Local holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 22 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 66 High Street, Wheatley, Oxford, OX33 1XP
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
In South Oxfordshire, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Wheatley's Local sits behind roughly 994 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 808 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 120 | 11% | ← Wheatley's Local | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Wheatley's Local 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 Wheatley's Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jones Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Cornfield Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 27 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 May 2026 |
| Bruin Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| The King & Queen Pub/bar/nightclub | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Central Co-operative Retailers - other | 156 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 June 2025 |
| The Sun Pub/bar/nightclub | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2023 |
| Wellford Gardens Caring Premises | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 November 2024 |
Questions about Wheatley's Local
What is Wheatley's Local's food hygiene rating?
Wheatley's Local has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 22 July 2024.
Is Wheatley's Local safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Wheatley's Local last inspected?
Wheatley's Local was last inspected on 22 July 2024, 23 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 Wheatley's Local?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wheatley's Local 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 Wheatley's Local holds a 3. 120 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects Wheatley's Local 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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