Wychwood Lodge of Freemasons food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Oxfordshire
Wychwood Lodge of Freemasons 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 18 October 2019, more than 6 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: Masonic Hall, 31 Sheep Street, Burford, OX18 4LS
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
In West Oxfordshire, 94% of rated places manage a 5, so Wychwood Lodge of Freemasons 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% | ← Wychwood Lodge of Freemasons | |
| 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 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 Wychwood Lodge of Freemasons 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 Wychwood Lodge of Freemasons, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bay Tree Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| The Lamb Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Robert Reavley Retailers - other | 127 yards away | Exempt | |
| Davenford Burford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Lynwood & Co Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Cotswold Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Huffkins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Mermaid Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
Questions about Wychwood Lodge of Freemasons
What is Wychwood Lodge of Freemasons's food hygiene rating?
Wychwood Lodge of Freemasons has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 18 October 2019.
Is Wychwood Lodge of Freemasons 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 Wychwood Lodge of Freemasons last inspected?
Wychwood Lodge of Freemasons was last inspected on 18 October 2019, more than 6 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 Wychwood Lodge of Freemasons?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wychwood Lodge of Freemasons 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 Wychwood Lodge of Freemasons holds a 4. 42 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects Wychwood Lodge of Freemasons 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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