St Mary's Church food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Oxfordshire
St Mary's Church holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 27 November 2015, more than 10 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: St Marys C Of E Church, Church Green, Witney, OX28 4AW
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
In West Oxfordshire, 94% of rated places manage a 5, so St Mary's Church sits behind roughly 957 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 957 | 94% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 42 | 4% | ← St Mary's Church | |
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 St Mary's Church 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 St Mary's Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmhouse Nursery School Caring Premises | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2019 |
| Food Point Witney Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Ahmed's Tandoori Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Company of Weavers Pub/bar/nightclub | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Joey's Snack Bar Mobile caterer | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Blue Boar Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Café Marada Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| 1863 Cafe & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2021 |
Questions about St Mary's Church
What is St Mary's Church's food hygiene rating?
St Mary's Church has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 27 November 2015.
Is St Mary's Church safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Mary's Church last inspected?
St Mary's Church was last inspected on 27 November 2015, more than 10 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 St Mary's Church?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Mary's Church compare to other places in West Oxfordshire?
94% of the 1,013 rated food businesses in West Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while St Mary's Church holds a 4. 42 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects St Mary's Church 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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