Caremark food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · West Oxfordshire
Caremark holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 November 2018, more than 7 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: 30A High Street, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1TG
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
That puts Caremark 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% | ← Caremark | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Caremark 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 Caremark, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary & Martin News Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Alfonso Gelateria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 5 February 2025 |
| The Co-op Retailers - other | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Crown Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 42 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 7 May 2026 |
| The Punch Bowl Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Missing Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| The Marlborough Arms Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2017 |
| The Woodstock Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2019 |
Questions about Caremark
What is Caremark's food hygiene rating?
Caremark has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 29 November 2018.
Is Caremark 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Caremark last inspected?
Caremark was last inspected on 29 November 2018, more than 7 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 Caremark?
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 Caremark 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 Caremark is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects Caremark 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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Caremark is one of 48 rated food businesses in Woodstock. See every hygiene rating in Woodstock →
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