Middle Barton Stores / Post Office food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Oxfordshire
Middle Barton Stores / Post Office 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 12 June 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: Post Office, 25 Worton Road, Middle Barton, OX7 7EE
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
That puts Middle Barton Stores / Post Office 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% | ← Middle Barton Stores / Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Middle Barton Stores / Post Office 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 Middle Barton Stores / Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Barton Sports & Social Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2018 |
| The Alice Marshall Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| The Bartons Caring Premises | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| The Fox Pub/bar/nightclub | 383 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Cinnamon Stick Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 29 April 2025 |
| Middle Barton Preschool Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Impact Food Group T/A Dolce @ Middle Barton Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Middle Barton School Wraparound Care School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
Questions about Middle Barton Stores / Post Office
What is Middle Barton Stores / Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Middle Barton Stores / Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 12 June 2024.
Is Middle Barton Stores / Post Office 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 Middle Barton Stores / Post Office last inspected?
Middle Barton Stores / Post Office was last inspected on 12 June 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 Middle Barton Stores / Post Office?
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 Middle Barton Stores / Post Office 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 Middle Barton Stores / Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects Middle Barton Stores / Post Office 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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