Combe Mill Riverside Tea Room food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Oxfordshire
Combe Mill Riverside Tea Room 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 July 2018, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Combe Mill, Blenheim Palace Sawmills, Combe, OX29 8ET
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
That puts Combe Mill Riverside Tea Room among the 957 places in West Oxfordshire holding top marks, 94% 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 | 957 | 94% | ← Combe Mill Riverside Tea Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 42 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 110 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 Very 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 Combe Mill Riverside Tea Room 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 Combe Mill Riverside Tea Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tumblebug Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | Exempt | |
| Sportif Suzuki Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | Exempt | |
| Three Horseshoes Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Off The Hook Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| The Co-op Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Long Hanborough Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Lisa Hamilton Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | Exempt | |
| The George & Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
Questions about Combe Mill Riverside Tea Room
What is Combe Mill Riverside Tea Room's food hygiene rating?
Combe Mill Riverside Tea Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 12 July 2018.
Is Combe Mill Riverside Tea Room 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 Combe Mill Riverside Tea Room last inspected?
Combe Mill Riverside Tea Room was last inspected on 12 July 2018, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Oxfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Combe Mill Riverside Tea Room?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Combe Mill Riverside Tea Room compare to other places in West Oxfordshire?
94% of the 1,013 rated food businesses in West Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Combe Mill Riverside Tea Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects Combe Mill Riverside Tea Room 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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