Wootton Community Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Oxfordshire
Wootton Community Stores 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 4 February 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: Church Street, Wootton, Woodstock, OX20 1DH
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
That puts Wootton Community Stores 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% | ← Wootton Community Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Wootton Community Stores 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 Wootton Community Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killingworth Castle Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| The Duke Of Marlborough Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| SSU Services - Judds Garage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Wootton Community Stores
What is Wootton Community Stores's food hygiene rating?
Wootton Community Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 4 February 2026.
Is Wootton Community Stores 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 Wootton Community Stores last inspected?
Wootton Community Stores was last inspected on 4 February 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 Wootton Community Stores?
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 Wootton Community Stores 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 Wootton Community Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects Wootton Community Stores 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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