The Goring Grocer food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Oxfordshire
The Goring Grocer holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 October 2025, 8 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: 17A High Street, Goring, Reading, RG8 9AR
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
That puts The Goring Grocer 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 Goring Grocer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Goring Grocer 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 Goring Grocer, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goring Diner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 28 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 May 2025 |
| Viv's Cafe - Goring Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Goring Food & Wine Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 22 January 2025 |
| Pierreponts Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 April 2025 |
| Thai Lotus Takeaway/sandwich shop | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Goring Village Butchers Retailers - other | 73 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 May 2025 |
| Westholme Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2022 |
| The Bull Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about The Goring Grocer
What is The Goring Grocer's food hygiene rating?
The Goring Grocer has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 30 October 2025.
Is The Goring Grocer 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Goring Grocer last inspected?
The Goring Grocer was last inspected on 30 October 2025, 8 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 Goring Grocer?
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 Goring Grocer 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 Goring Grocer is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects The Goring Grocer 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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