Golden Eagle food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Oxfordshire
Golden Eagle holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 2 July 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.
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 Golden Eagle, 1 Black Bourton Road, Carterton, OX18 3HQ
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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
Golden Eagle has gone backwards: it held a 5 before its inspection on 2 July 2026, and now holds a 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2 July 2026 | 5 4 | Worse |
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
In West Oxfordshire, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so Golden Eagle sits behind roughly 962 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 962 | 95% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 40 | 4% | ← Golden Eagle | |
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Golden Eagle 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 Golden Eagle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2024 |
| Asda Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2024 |
| New Dragon House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| The Beehive Pub/bar/nightclub | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Bourton Road Butchers Retailers - other | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Aangon Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Dolce Vita Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 6 August 2025 |
Questions about Golden Eagle
What is Golden Eagle's food hygiene rating?
Golden Eagle has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 2 July 2026.
Is Golden Eagle safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Golden Eagle last inspected?
Golden Eagle was last inspected on 2 July 2026, 2 months 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 Golden Eagle?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Golden Eagle compare to other places in West Oxfordshire?
95% of the 1,017 rated food businesses in West Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Golden Eagle holds a 4. 40 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects Golden Eagle 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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Golden Eagle is one of 76 rated food businesses in Carterton. See every hygiene rating in Carterton →
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