W J Castle food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Oxfordshire
W J Castle 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 2 April 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.
99% of rated food businesses in West Oxfordshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all West Oxfordshire ratings →
Address: 111 High Street, Burford, Oxfordshire, OX18 4RG
⚠️ The lowest-rated places near W J Castle
These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
That puts W J Castle among the 962 places in West Oxfordshire holding top marks, 95% 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 | 962 | 95% | ← W J Castle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 40 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 113 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to W J Castle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bull Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| The Cotswold Cheese Company Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2026 |
| The Highway Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Lynwood & Co Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Davenford Burford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Robert Reavley Retailers - other | 74 yards away | Exempt | |
| Hunters Cakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 April 2022 |
| Mermaid Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
Questions about W J Castle
What is W J Castle's food hygiene rating?
W J Castle has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 2 April 2026.
Is W J Castle 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 W J Castle last inspected?
W J Castle was last inspected on 2 April 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Oxfordshire Council rather than by the business.
How does W J Castle compare to other places in West Oxfordshire?
95% of the 1,017 rated food businesses in West Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and W J Castle is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects W J Castle 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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W J Castle is one of 54 rated food businesses in Burford. See every hygiene rating in Burford →
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