The Inn at Emmington

Chinnor Oxon

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Inn at Emmington scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 17 February 2026 by South Oxfordshire.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Inn at Emmington, from February 2020 to February 2026. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 4 in 2020 to 4 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Inn at Emmington.

Food hygiene rating history for The Inn at Emmington
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
24 February 2020	4 / 5	Good
17 February 2026	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The Inn at Emmington in Chinnor Oxon has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

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?

Sydenham Road,
Sydenham,
Chinnor Oxon,
OX39 4LD

The Inn at Emmington Hygiene Rating - 4/5

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

Who inspects The Inn at Emmington?

Food hygiene at The Inn at Emmington is inspected by South Oxfordshire, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at https://www.southoxon.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Inn at Emmington

What is The Inn at Emmington’s food hygiene rating?

The Inn at Emmington has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 17 February 2026.

When was The Inn at Emmington last inspected?

The Inn at Emmington was last inspected by South Oxfordshire on 17 February 2026.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

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.