The Nut Tree

Murcott

Food hygiene rating 5 / 5 · Very good

Squeaky clean

The Nut Tree scored a 5 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 14 January 2026 by Cherwell.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Nut Tree, from November 2018 to January 2026. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 5 in 2018 to 5 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Nut Tree.

Food hygiene rating history for The Nut Tree
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
16 November 2018	5 / 5	Very good
14 January 2026	5 / 5	Very good

What does this rating mean?

The Nut Tree in Murcott has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good 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?

The Nut Tree Inn,
Murcott,
Oxfordshire,
OX5 2RE

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

Who inspects The Nut Tree?

Food hygiene at The Nut Tree 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 Nut Tree

What is The Nut Tree’s food hygiene rating?

The Nut Tree has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (Very good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 14 January 2026.

When was The Nut Tree last inspected?

The Nut Tree was last inspected by Cherwell on 14 January 2026.

Is a 5 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good 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.