Buscot Village Store And Tearoom
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Buscot Village Store And Tearoom is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at The Old Post Office, Buscot, Faringdon, Oxon, SN7 8DA, in the Vale of White Horse local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 19 September 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 2 (Improvement Necessary). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 15 — generally satisfactory), structural compliance (scored 10 — good), and confidence in management (scored 10 — 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 restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. 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. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.
Details
- Business Type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Address
- The Old Post Office, Buscot, Faringdon, Oxon
- Postcode
- SN7 8DA
- Local Authority
- Vale of White Horse
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 264151
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Buscot Village Store And Tearoom?
Buscot Village Store And Tearoom has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5, as assessed by Vale of White Horse.
What does a food hygiene rating of 2 mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?
A rating of 2 means improvement is necessary. Inspectors found issues with food handling, the condition of the premises, or the management of food safety that need to be addressed to bring the business up to an acceptable standard.
When was Buscot Village Store And Tearoom last inspected?
Buscot Village Store And Tearoom was last inspected on 2025-09-19. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
How can Buscot Village Store And Tearoom improve its rating?
Businesses can improve their food hygiene rating by addressing the issues identified in their inspection report. Common areas for improvement include better temperature control, improved cleaning schedules, and stronger documentation of food safety procedures. Businesses can request a re-inspection from their local authority once improvements have been made, or apply for a right to reply.
Where is Buscot Village Store And Tearoom located?
Buscot Village Store And Tearoom is located at The Old Post Office, Buscot, Faringdon, Oxon , SN7 8DA, in the Vale of White Horse local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the SN7 postcode area.