Gardener's Retreat Restaurant at Chilton Garden Centre food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Vale of White Horse
Gardener's Retreat Restaurant at Chilton Garden Centre 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 26 November 2024, 19 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: Wyevale Garden Centre Newbury Road, Chilton, Didcot, OX11 0PG
How it compares in Vale of White Horse
That puts Gardener's Retreat Restaurant at Chilton Garden Centre 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% | ← Gardener's Retreat Restaurant at Chilton Garden Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 115 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 101 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 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 Gardener's Retreat Restaurant at Chilton Garden Centre 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 Gardener's Retreat Restaurant at Chilton Garden Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lightbox Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| BaxterStorey at RAL Ridgeway House Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Little Stars Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Recreational Society Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2022 |
| 1885 Catering & Events Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2025 |
| Dish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2023 |
| Katalinis Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Soleluna Pizza 4 at Dish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
Questions about Gardener's Retreat Restaurant at Chilton Garden Centre
What is Gardener's Retreat Restaurant at Chilton Garden Centre's food hygiene rating?
Gardener's Retreat Restaurant at Chilton Garden Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of White Horse Council on 26 November 2024.
Is Gardener's Retreat Restaurant at Chilton Garden Centre 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 Gardener's Retreat Restaurant at Chilton Garden Centre last inspected?
Gardener's Retreat Restaurant at Chilton Garden Centre was last inspected on 26 November 2024, 19 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 Gardener's Retreat Restaurant at Chilton Garden Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Gardener's Retreat Restaurant at Chilton Garden Centre compare to other places in Vale of White Horse?
81% of the 941 rated food businesses in Vale of White Horse hold the top rating of 5, and Gardener's Retreat Restaurant at Chilton Garden Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of White Horse Council inspects Gardener's Retreat Restaurant at Chilton Garden Centre 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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