The Water Margin food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · West Oxfordshire
The Water Margin holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 23 April 2026, 2 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: 152 Corn Street, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 6BY
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
In West Oxfordshire, 94% of rated places manage a 5, so The Water Margin sits behind roughly 999 nearby businesses. 1% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 957 | 94% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 42 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ← The Water Margin | |
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Water Margin, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Corncroft Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2017 |
| African Market Retailers - other | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| American Pizza & Annu Punjabi Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Dirty Bros Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Fleece And Flagon Witney Pub/bar/nightclub | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Cedar Court Care Home Caring Premises | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Café Marada Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
Questions about The Water Margin
What is The Water Margin's food hygiene rating?
The Water Margin has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 23 April 2026.
Is The Water Margin safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Water Margin last inspected?
The Water Margin was last inspected on 23 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Oxfordshire Council rather than by the business.
How does The Water Margin compare to other places in West Oxfordshire?
94% of the 1,013 rated food businesses in West Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Water Margin holds a 3. 10 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects The Water Margin 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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