Safari Garden (The Plough) food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cherwell
Safari Garden (The Plough) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 May 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: The Plough 17 Ploughley Road, Arncott, OX25 1NY
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts Safari Garden (The Plough) among the 977 places in Cherwell holding top marks, 80% 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 | 977 | 80% | ← Safari Garden (The Plough) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 157 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 103 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 Very 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 Safari Garden (The Plough) 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 Safari Garden (The Plough), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| R J Taylor & Son Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 25 February 2020 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 29 April 2026 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Gnd catering limited Mobile caterer | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Prison Advice And Care Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2017 |
| Aramark @ HMP Bullingdon Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 31 March 2025 |
Questions about Safari Garden (The Plough)
What is Safari Garden (The Plough)'s food hygiene rating?
Safari Garden (The Plough) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 18 May 2023.
Is Safari Garden (The Plough) 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Safari Garden (The Plough) last inspected?
Safari Garden (The Plough) was last inspected on 18 May 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cherwell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Safari Garden (The Plough)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Safari Garden (The Plough) compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and Safari Garden (The Plough) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Safari Garden (The Plough) 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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