Abbeyfield Society food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · West Oxfordshire
Abbeyfield Society 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 20 March 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: The Old Bakehouse, West End, Chadlington, OX7 3NJ
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
That puts Abbeyfield Society 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% | ← Abbeyfield Society | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Abbeyfield Society 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 Abbeyfield Society, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slatters Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Chadlington Quality Foods Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 15 October 2024 |
| Chadlington Sports & Social Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2020 |
| Chadlington C Of E School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Chadlington School Club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| The Tite Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Curdle Hill House Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Curdle Hill Kitchen Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Abbeyfield Society
What is Abbeyfield Society's food hygiene rating?
Abbeyfield Society has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 20 March 2018.
Is Abbeyfield Society 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 Abbeyfield Society last inspected?
Abbeyfield Society was last inspected on 20 March 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 Abbeyfield Society?
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 Abbeyfield Society 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 Abbeyfield Society is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects Abbeyfield Society 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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