The Roaring Raindrop
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Roaring Raindrop is a pub/bar/nightclub located at Preston Road, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 5NR, in the Vale of White Horse local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 23 October 2025, 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 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.
Details
- Business Type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Address
- Preston Road, Abingdon, Oxon
- Postcode
- OX14 5NR
- Local Authority
- Vale of White Horse
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 264047
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Roaring Raindrop?
The Roaring Raindrop 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 The Roaring Raindrop last inspected?
The Roaring Raindrop was last inspected on 2025-10-23. 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 Roaring Raindrop located?
The Roaring Raindrop is located at Preston Road, Abingdon, Oxon , OX14 5NR, in the Vale of White Horse local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the OX14 postcode area.