Premier Inn food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · West Oxfordshire
Premier Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 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: Premier Inn Hotel, Spring Street, Chipping Norton, OX7 5NN
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
That puts Premier Inn 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% | ← Premier Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Premier Inn 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 Premier Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chipping Norton Theatre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2019 |
| The Theatre - Chipping Norton Retailers - other | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2021 |
| Cafe Le Raj Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Cotswold Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 66 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 March 2025 |
| The Chequers Pub/bar/nightclub | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| The Blue Boar Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Sofea Retailers - other | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| The Chippy Larder Farmers/growers | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2021 |
Questions about Premier Inn
What is Premier Inn's food hygiene rating?
Premier Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 20 May 2024.
Is Premier Inn 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Premier Inn last inspected?
Premier Inn was last inspected on 20 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 Premier Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Premier Inn 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 Premier Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects Premier Inn 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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Understanding this rating
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