The Village Plaice food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Oxfordshire
The Village Plaice holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 October 2024, 21 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: The Village Plaice 35 High Street, Benson, Wallingford Oxon, OX10 6RP
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
That puts The Village Plaice among the 808 places in South Oxfordshire holding top marks, 71% 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 | 808 | 71% | ← The Village Plaice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 120 | 11% | ||
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 The Village Plaice 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 Village Plaice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Garden Benson Takeaway/sandwich shop | 30 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 20 May 2026 |
| The Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 58 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 10 March 2026 |
| No. 25 Benson Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| The Three Horseshoes Pub/bar/nightclub | 411 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 April 2026 |
| Scamps of Benson School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Fyfield Manor Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2022 |
| The Jericho Kitchen Cookery School Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
Questions about The Village Plaice
What is The Village Plaice's food hygiene rating?
The Village Plaice has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 9 October 2024.
Is The Village Plaice 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Village Plaice last inspected?
The Village Plaice was last inspected on 9 October 2024, 21 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 The Village Plaice?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Village Plaice compare to other places in South Oxfordshire?
71% of the 1,136 rated food businesses in South Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Village Plaice is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects The Village Plaice 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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