The Happy Plaice food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Vale of White Horse
The Happy Plaice holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 February 2026, 5 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: Cobweb Building Manor Farm Lyford, Wantage, OX12 0EE
How it compares in Vale of White Horse
That puts The Happy Plaice 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% | ← The Happy Plaice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Happy 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 Happy Plaice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink at St James C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 20 January 2025 |
| Hanney Community Shop Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2021 |
| Compass Group UK at Williams Grand Prix Conference Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Elite Childcare Group Grove Caring Premises | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Dolce at Grove Church of England Primary School School/college/university | 2.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 10 October 2025 |
| The Bay Tree Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Southmoor Kebab Mobile caterer | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Caterlink at Millbrook Primary School School/college/university | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
Questions about The Happy Plaice
What is The Happy Plaice's food hygiene rating?
The Happy Plaice has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of White Horse Council on 3 February 2026.
Is The Happy 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Happy Plaice last inspected?
The Happy Plaice was last inspected on 3 February 2026, 5 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 The Happy 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 Happy Plaice 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 The Happy Plaice is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of White Horse Council inspects The Happy 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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