Ferryman Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Oxfordshire
Ferryman 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 4 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Ferryman Inn, Bablock Hythe, Northmoor, OX29 5AT
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
That puts Ferryman 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% | ← Ferryman 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 Ferryman 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 Ferryman Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael & St Denys Thursday Club Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2017 |
| The Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Dolce At Stanton Harcourt C E Primary School School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Harcourt Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Willow Cottage Nursery Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| The Bear & Ragged Staff Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 18 February 2026 |
| TASC (The After School Club) School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2022 |
| Cumnor Village Stores Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 3 November 2022 |
Questions about Ferryman Inn
What is Ferryman Inn's food hygiene rating?
Ferryman Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 4 September 2024.
Is Ferryman 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 Ferryman Inn last inspected?
Ferryman Inn was last inspected on 4 September 2024, 22 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 Ferryman 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 Ferryman 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 Ferryman Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects Ferryman 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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