The Bay Tree Hotel
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Bay Tree Hotel is a hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house located at Bay Tree Hotel, Sheep Street, Burford, Oxfordshire, OX18 4LW, in the West Oxfordshire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 7 May 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 0 — 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 hospitality establishment, this business is assessed on its kitchen and food storage facilities, breakfast and dining service areas, and overall standards of food handling across the premises. 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
- Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house
- Address
- Bay Tree Hotel, Sheep Street, Burford, Oxfordshire
- Postcode
- OX18 4LW
- Local Authority
- West Oxfordshire
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 870567
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Bay Tree Hotel?
The Bay Tree Hotel 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 hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house?
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 Bay Tree Hotel last inspected?
The Bay Tree Hotel was last inspected on 2025-05-07. 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 Bay Tree Hotel located?
The Bay Tree Hotel is located at Bay Tree Hotel, Sheep Street, Burford, Oxfordshire , OX18 4LW, in the West Oxfordshire local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the OX18 postcode area.