Thomas Franks at SLB Abingdon food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Vale of White Horse
Thomas Franks at SLB Abingdon 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 1 December 2025, 7 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: 55 Western Avenue Milton Park, Milton, Abingdon, OX14 4RU
How it compares in Vale of White Horse
That puts Thomas Franks at SLB Abingdon among the 764 places in Vale of White Horse holding top marks, 81% 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 | 764 | 81% | ← Thomas Franks at SLB Abingdon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 115 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 102 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 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 Thomas Franks at SLB Abingdon 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 Thomas Franks at SLB Abingdon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampers.com Distributors/Transporters | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Pierreponts at the Innovation Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Bartlett Mitchell at Evotec Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2024 |
| Miller & Carter Didcot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Courtyard by Marriott Oxford South Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Plum Pudding Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Bright Horizons Milton Park Day Nursery and Preschool Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Cannon Packing and Logistics Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
Questions about Thomas Franks at SLB Abingdon
What is Thomas Franks at SLB Abingdon's food hygiene rating?
Thomas Franks at SLB Abingdon has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of White Horse Council on 1 December 2025.
Is Thomas Franks at SLB Abingdon 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 Thomas Franks at SLB Abingdon last inspected?
Thomas Franks at SLB Abingdon was last inspected on 1 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Vale of White Horse Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Thomas Franks at SLB Abingdon?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Thomas Franks at SLB Abingdon compare to other places in Vale of White Horse?
81% of the 940 rated food businesses in Vale of White Horse hold the top rating of 5, and Thomas Franks at SLB Abingdon is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of White Horse Council inspects Thomas Franks at SLB Abingdon 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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