D's Diner at This is your Garage food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Oxfordshire
D's Diner at This is your Garage 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 12 March 2026, 4 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: Unit 120 Culham No 1 Site Station Road, Culham, Abingdon Oxon, OX14 3DA
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
That puts D's Diner at This is your Garage 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% | ← D's Diner at This is your Garage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 D's Diner at This is your Garage 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 D's Diner at This is your Garage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennie Gale Good Food Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Europa School UK School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| The Vine and Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| The Fish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Culham Village Nursery and Preschool Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| George and Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| China Court Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 May 2026 |
| The Abbey Sutton Courtenay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2024 |
Questions about D's Diner at This is your Garage
What is D's Diner at This is your Garage's food hygiene rating?
D's Diner at This is your Garage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 12 March 2026.
Is D's Diner at This is your Garage 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 D's Diner at This is your Garage last inspected?
D's Diner at This is your Garage was last inspected on 12 March 2026, 4 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 D's Diner at This is your Garage?
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 D's Diner at This is your Garage 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 D's Diner at This is your Garage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects D's Diner at This is your Garage 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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