Killingworth Castle food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Oxfordshire
Killingworth Castle 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 23 April 2025, 14 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Killingworth Castle Inn, Glympton Road, Wootton, OX20 1EJ
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
That puts Killingworth Castle 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% | ← Killingworth Castle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Killingworth Castle 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 Killingworth Castle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wootton Community Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| The Duke Of Marlborough Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| SSU Services - Judds Garage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Killingworth Castle
What is Killingworth Castle's food hygiene rating?
Killingworth Castle has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 23 April 2025.
Is Killingworth Castle 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 Killingworth Castle last inspected?
Killingworth Castle was last inspected on 23 April 2025, 14 months 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 Killingworth Castle?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Killingworth Castle 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 Killingworth Castle is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects Killingworth Castle 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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Understanding this rating
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