Oats food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Oxfordshire
Oats holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 July 2019, more than 6 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: 26 High Street, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5AD
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
That puts Oats 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% | ← Oats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Oats 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 Oats, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotswold Newsagents Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Crown & Cushion Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe - Chipping Norton Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2020 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 7 August 2025 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| T G Jones Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| Bromleysofcotswolds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Albertos Retailers - other | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
Questions about Oats
What is Oats's food hygiene rating?
Oats has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 15 July 2019.
Is Oats 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Oats last inspected?
Oats was last inspected on 15 July 2019, more than 6 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 Oats?
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 Oats 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 Oats is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects Oats 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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