The Blanket Hall food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Oxfordshire
The Blanket Hall 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 May 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: 100 High Street, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 6HL
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
That puts The Blanket Hall 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 Blanket Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Blanket Hall 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 Blanket Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Majestic Wine Warehouses Retailers - other | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2021 |
| Denshams Butchers Retailers - other | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Completely Cotswolds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2024 |
| Cook Trading Retailers - other | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2021 |
| Huffkins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Mill House Care Home Caring Premises | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Beanbag Natural Health Retailers - other | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2021 |
| Alfonso Gelateria Witney Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
Questions about The Blanket Hall
What is The Blanket Hall's food hygiene rating?
The Blanket Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 29 May 2024.
Is The Blanket Hall 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 The Blanket Hall last inspected?
The Blanket Hall was last inspected on 29 May 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 Blanket Hall?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Blanket Hall 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 Blanket Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects The Blanket Hall 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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