Aston Pottery food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Oxfordshire
Aston Pottery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 January 2026, 5 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: Kingsway Farm, Bampton Road, Aston, OX18 2BT
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
That puts Aston Pottery 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% | ← Aston Pottery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Aston Pottery 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 Aston Pottery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Community Shop Retailers - other | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2021 |
| Gilt Edge Events Mobile caterer | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2021 |
| Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Aston And Cote Community Lunch Club Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| OCC Catering School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Vicky's After School Club - Aston And Cote School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2018 |
Questions about Aston Pottery
What is Aston Pottery's food hygiene rating?
Aston Pottery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 29 January 2026.
Is Aston Pottery 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Aston Pottery last inspected?
Aston Pottery was last inspected on 29 January 2026, 5 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 Aston Pottery?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Aston Pottery 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 Aston Pottery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects Aston Pottery 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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