Kelmscott Manor food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Oxfordshire
Kelmscott Manor 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 4 July 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: Kelmscott, Lechlade, Oxfordshire, GL7 3HJ
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
That puts Kelmscott Manor 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% | ← Kelmscott Manor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Kelmscott Manor 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 Kelmscott Manor, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plough Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Trout Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Manor Farm Estate (Pippa's Barn) School/college/university | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Caterlink At St Lawrence C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
| The Carp Society Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2018 |
| Cleverchefs Catering Ltd School/college/university | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| St Christopher's Primary School School/college/university | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| TGC Lechlade Retailers - other | 2.2 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Kelmscott Manor
What is Kelmscott Manor's food hygiene rating?
Kelmscott Manor has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 4 July 2024.
Is Kelmscott Manor 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 Kelmscott Manor last inspected?
Kelmscott Manor was last inspected on 4 July 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 Kelmscott Manor?
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 Kelmscott Manor 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 Kelmscott Manor is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects Kelmscott Manor 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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