The Star Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Oxfordshire
The Star Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 April 2024, more than 2 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 Star, 22 Market Place, Woodstock, OX20 1TA
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
That puts The Star Inn 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% | ← The Star Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Star Inn 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 Star Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodstock Butchers Retailers - other | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Woodstock Grocers Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 4 - Good | 31 August 2021 |
| Kings Arms Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| The Blenheim Sandwich Co Takeaway/sandwich shop | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| The Blenheim Buttery Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| The Feathers Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| The Woodstock Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 61 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 February 2026 |
| The Tipsy Palace Retailers - other | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
Questions about The Star Inn
What is The Star Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Star Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 30 April 2024.
Is The Star Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Star Inn last inspected?
The Star Inn was last inspected on 30 April 2024, more than 2 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 Star Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", 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 Star Inn 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 The Star Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects The Star Inn 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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