Back Lane Tavern
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Back Lane Tavern is a pub/bar/nightclub located at The Back Lane Tavern, 11 Park Lane, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1UD, in the West Oxfordshire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 6 January 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. West Oxfordshire oversees 1,117 registered food businesses, of which 87% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in West Oxfordshire 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.
Details
- Business Type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Address
- The Back Lane Tavern, 11 Park Lane, Woodstock, Oxfordshire
- Postcode
- OX20 1UD
- Local Authority
- West Oxfordshire
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1389372
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Back Lane Tavern?
Back Lane Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by West Oxfordshire.
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 Back Lane Tavern last inspected?
Back Lane Tavern was last inspected on 2025-01-06. 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 Back Lane Tavern located?
Back Lane Tavern is located at The Back Lane Tavern, 11 Park Lane, Woodstock, Oxfordshire , OX20 1UD, in the West Oxfordshire local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the OX20 postcode area.