The Punch Bowl Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Oxfordshire
The Punch Bowl Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Punch Bowl Inn was inspected on 2 September 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
99% of rated food businesses in West Oxfordshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all West Oxfordshire ratings →
Address: The Punch Bowl, 12 Oxford Street, Woodstock, OX20 1TR
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How this rating has changed
The Punch Bowl Inn was re-inspected on 2 September 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2 September 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
That puts The Punch Bowl Inn among the 962 places in West Oxfordshire holding top marks, 95% 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 | 962 | 95% | ← The Punch Bowl Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 40 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 113 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Punch Bowl Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caremark Caring Premises | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2018 |
| Mary & Martin News Retailers - other | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| The Co-op Retailers - other | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2026 |
| Alfonso Gelateria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 February 2025 |
| The Crown Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 62 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 7 May 2026 |
| Missing Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| The Marlborough Arms Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2017 |
| The Woodstock Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2019 |
Questions about The Punch Bowl Inn
What is The Punch Bowl Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Punch Bowl Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 2 September 2026.
Is The Punch Bowl 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Punch Bowl Inn last inspected?
The Punch Bowl Inn was last inspected on 2 September 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Oxfordshire Council rather than by the business.
How does The Punch Bowl Inn compare to other places in West Oxfordshire?
95% of the 1,017 rated food businesses in West Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Punch Bowl Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects The Punch Bowl 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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