BaxterStorey at RAL Ridgeway House Hotel food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Vale of White Horse
BaxterStorey at RAL Ridgeway House Hotel 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
The rating dates from 11 March 2025, 16 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell Oxford, Didcot, OX11 0QX
How it compares in Vale of White Horse
That puts BaxterStorey at RAL Ridgeway House Hotel among the 764 places in Vale of White Horse holding top marks, 81% 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 | 764 | 81% | ← BaxterStorey at RAL Ridgeway House Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 115 | 12% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 BaxterStorey at RAL Ridgeway House Hotel 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 BaxterStorey at RAL Ridgeway House Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Stars Nursery Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Recreational Society Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2022 |
| The Lightbox Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| 1885 Catering & Events Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2025 |
| Dish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2023 |
| Katalinis Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Soleluna Pizza 4 at Dish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| The Fat Tabby Catering Co at Dish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
Questions about BaxterStorey at RAL Ridgeway House Hotel
What is BaxterStorey at RAL Ridgeway House Hotel's food hygiene rating?
BaxterStorey at RAL Ridgeway House Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of White Horse Council on 11 March 2025.
Is BaxterStorey at RAL Ridgeway House Hotel 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 BaxterStorey at RAL Ridgeway House Hotel last inspected?
BaxterStorey at RAL Ridgeway House Hotel was last inspected on 11 March 2025, 16 months 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 BaxterStorey at RAL Ridgeway House Hotel?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does BaxterStorey at RAL Ridgeway House Hotel 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, and BaxterStorey at RAL Ridgeway House Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of White Horse Council inspects BaxterStorey at RAL Ridgeway House Hotel 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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