The Talbot Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · West Oxfordshire
The Talbot Hotel 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 10 October 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: Talbot Hotel, Market Square, Bampton, OX18 2JJ
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
In West Oxfordshire, 94% of rated places manage a 5, so The Talbot Hotel 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 Talbot Hotel | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Talbot Hotel 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 Talbot Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-op Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Bampton Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Lynwood & Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Bampton Bush Centre Caring Premises | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Patrick Strainge Butchers Retailers - other | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| The Horseshoe Pub/bar/nightclub | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2018 |
| The Morris Clown Pub/bar/nightclub | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2017 |
| The Market Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
Questions about The Talbot Hotel
What is The Talbot Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Talbot Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 10 October 2018.
Is The Talbot Hotel 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 Talbot Hotel last inspected?
The Talbot Hotel was last inspected on 10 October 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 The Talbot Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Talbot Hotel 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 Talbot Hotel holds a 4. 42 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects The Talbot Hotel 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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