Haynes Of Challow food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Vale of White Horse
Haynes Of Challow holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 4 July 2023, more than 3 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: Roadside Farm Faringdon Road, East Challow, Wantage, OX12 9TB
How it compares in Vale of White Horse
In Vale of White Horse, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Haynes Of Challow sits behind roughly 764 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 764 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 115 | 12% | ← Haynes Of Challow | |
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 102 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Haynes Of Challow 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 Haynes Of Challow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challows Royal British Legion Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Dolce at King Alfreds School West School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| B & J Pert Farmers/growers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Pilgrims Friend Society Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| The Community of St Mary the Virgin at Wantage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
Questions about Haynes Of Challow
What is Haynes Of Challow's food hygiene rating?
Haynes Of Challow has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Vale of White Horse Council on 4 July 2023.
Is Haynes Of Challow safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Haynes Of Challow last inspected?
Haynes Of Challow was last inspected on 4 July 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Vale of White Horse Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Haynes Of Challow?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Haynes Of Challow compare to other places in Vale of White Horse?
81% of the 940 rated food businesses in Vale of White Horse hold the top rating of 5, while Haynes Of Challow holds a 4. 115 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of White Horse Council inspects Haynes Of Challow 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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