The Feathered Nest Inn
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The Feathered Nest Inn is a pub/bar/nightclub located at Nether Westcote, Chipping Norton, Gloucestershire, OX7 6SD, in the Cotswold local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 26 February 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Cotswold oversees 1,098 registered food businesses, of which 91% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Cotswold is 4.9 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. The rating has changed from 4 to 5 since 24 February 2025.
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| Rating | Date Recorded |
|---|---|
| 4 | 2025-02-24 |
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What is the food hygiene rating of The Feathered Nest Inn?
The Feathered Nest Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Cotswold.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was The Feathered Nest Inn last inspected?
The Feathered Nest Inn was last inspected on 2026-02-26. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is The Feathered Nest Inn located?
The Feathered Nest Inn is located at Nether Westcote, Chipping Norton, Gloucestershire , OX7 6SD, in the Cotswold local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the OX7 postcode area.