Wheatsheaf Inn
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Wheatsheaf Inn is a pub/bar/nightclub located at Chapel Square, East Hendred, Wantage, OX12 8JN, in the Vale of White Horse local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 4 March 2026, 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. Vale of White Horse oversees 1,033 registered food businesses, of which 84% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Vale of White Horse is 4.7 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 25 March 2024.
Details
- Business Type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Address
- Chapel Square, East Hendred, Wantage
- Postcode
- OX12 8JN
- Local Authority
- Vale of White Horse
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 263888
Rating History
| Rating | Date Recorded |
|---|---|
| 4 | 2024-03-25 |
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Wheatsheaf Inn?
Wheatsheaf Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Vale of White Horse.
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 Wheatsheaf Inn last inspected?
Wheatsheaf Inn was last inspected on 2026-03-04. 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 Wheatsheaf Inn located?
Wheatsheaf Inn is located at Chapel Square, East Hendred, Wantage , OX12 8JN, in the Vale of White Horse local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the OX12 postcode area.