The Ladygrove Generous George food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Oxfordshire
The Ladygrove Generous George holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub 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
This is a fresh result: The Ladygrove Generous George was inspected on 3 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 23 Cow Lane, Didcot, Oxon, OX11 7SZ
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
In South Oxfordshire, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so The Ladygrove Generous George 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% | ← The Ladygrove Generous George | |
| 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 The Ladygrove Generous George 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 Ladygrove Generous George, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladygrove Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| The Bounce Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2025 |
| Prince of Wales Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| M&S Foodhall Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Hotel Chocolat Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Cook Trading Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2022 |
| Lydalls County Nursery School Chameleon Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2017 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
Questions about The Ladygrove Generous George
What is The Ladygrove Generous George's food hygiene rating?
The Ladygrove Generous George has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 3 June 2026.
Is The Ladygrove Generous George safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub 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 The Ladygrove Generous George last inspected?
The Ladygrove Generous George was last inspected on 3 June 2026, a month 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 Ladygrove Generous George?
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 The Ladygrove Generous George 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 The Ladygrove Generous George holds a 3. 120 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects The Ladygrove Generous George 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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