The George Inn

Barford St Michael

Food hygiene rating 2 / 5 · Improvement necessary

Bit dodgy, this one

The George Inn scored just 2 out of 5 at its last inspection. Maybe think twice before ordering.

The breakdown

Hygiene Improvement necessary Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 18 January 2026 by Cherwell.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The George Inn, from February 2022 to January 2026.

Food hygiene rating history for The George Inn
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
16 February 2022	Not rated	No numeric rating
18 January 2026	2 / 5	Improvement necessary

What does this rating mean?

The George Inn in Barford St Michael has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (improvement necessary). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 2 out of 5 means some improvement was necessary at the last inspection.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

George Inn Lower Street,
Barford St Michael,
Oxfordshire,
OX15 0RH

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The George Inn. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The George Inn?

Food hygiene at The George Inn is inspected by Cherwell, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.cherwell.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The George Inn

What is The George Inn’s food hygiene rating?

The George Inn has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (Improvement necessary), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 18 January 2026.

When was The George Inn last inspected?

The George Inn was last inspected by Cherwell on 18 January 2026.

Is a 2 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 2 out of 5 means some improvement was necessary at the last inspection.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.