The Old Parsonage food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · West Oxfordshire
The Old Parsonage holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel 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 14 February 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: St Marys Convent, 178 Wroslyn Road, Freeland, OX29 8AJ
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
In West Oxfordshire, 94% of rated places manage a 5, so The Old Parsonage 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% | ← The Old Parsonage | |
| 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 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 The Old Parsonage 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 The Old Parsonage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oxfordshire Yeoman Pub/bar/nightclub | 53 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 June 2025 |
| Caterplus At Minster Care - Duncote & The Lakes Caring Premises | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Vicky's After School Club School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
| Freeland Pre-school Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| A & J Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Hanborough Pre School Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2015 |
| Lisa Hamilton Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | Exempt | |
| Something Tasty Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
Questions about The Old Parsonage
What is The Old Parsonage's food hygiene rating?
The Old Parsonage has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 14 February 2018.
Is The Old Parsonage 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 hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Parsonage last inspected?
The Old Parsonage was last inspected on 14 February 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 The Old Parsonage?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Parsonage 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 The Old Parsonage holds a 4. 42 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects The Old Parsonage 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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