What is the average food hygiene rating in Cherwell?

The average food hygiene rating in Cherwell is 4.69 out of 5, across 1,208 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Cherwell compare with the national average for food hygiene?

79.6% of rated premises in Cherwell hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 0.1 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Cherwell 183 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Cherwell have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

962 food businesses in Cherwell hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 79.6% of the 1,208 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Cherwell have a low hygiene rating?

25 food businesses in Cherwell are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Cherwell food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Cherwell (1,319 establishments on record, 1,208 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Cherwell

In Cherwell, 79.6% of 1,208 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.69/5. These figures cover 1,319 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Cherwell has 962 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,208 rated premises (79.6%). 25 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.

5★ share: 79.6%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -0.1 pp
National rank: 183 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Cherwell

5★ Very Good

962 (79.6%)

4★ Good

159 (13.2%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

62 (5.1%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

16 (1.3%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

7 (0.6%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

2 (0.2%)

Plus 79 awaiting inspection and 32 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 79 awaiting inspection and 32 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Cherwell: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Cherwell?: The average food hygiene rating in Cherwell is 4.69 out of 5, across 1,208 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Cherwell compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 79.6% of rated premises in Cherwell hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 0.1 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Cherwell 183 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Cherwell have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 962 food businesses in Cherwell hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 79.6% of the 1,208 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Cherwell have a low hygiene rating?: 25 food businesses in Cherwell are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Cherwell food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Cherwell (1,319 establishments on record, 1,208 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Cherwell

OX16455 places · 78.8% 5★

Top-rated places in Cherwell

Cygnet NurseryCaring Premises · 45 Evenlode Crescent, Kidlington, Oxfordshire · OX5 1RF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Oxfordshire County CouncilSchool/college/university · Edward Field Primary School Bicester Road, Kidlington, Oxfordshire · OX5 2LG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Pretty BakedOther catering premises · OX16
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Costa CoffeeOther catering premises · Moto Hospitality Ltd Cherwell Valley Services Junction 10 M40, Stoke Lyne, Oxfordshire · OX27 7RD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Taylorshaw at Hillview Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Hillview Crescent, Banbury · OX16 1DN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Primrose Hill Farm BeefRetailers - other · Old Manor Farm Spring Lane, Little Bourton, Oxfordshire · OX17 1RB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
WanderBarPub/bar/nightclub · Unit B1 Lock29 Castle Quay, Banbury, Oxfordshire · OX16 5UN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
House of flavoursRetailers - other · Ground Floor 20 Sheep Street, Bicester, Oxfordshire · OX26 6TB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
NoliOther catering premises · OX25
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Launton Grange Care HomeCaring Premises · Launton Grange Care Home Skimmingdish Lane, Bicester, Oxfordshire · OX26 4XJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
The Midcounties Co-operativeRetailers - other · Unit 1 Whitelands Shopping Centre Whitelands Way, Bicester, Oxfordshire · OX26 1EG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
Bure Farm Public HousePub/bar/nightclub · 9 Barberry Place, Bicester, Oxfordshire · OX26 3HA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Cherwell

DunelmRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dunelm Mill Southam Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire · OX16 2RX
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 March 2026
KEBANOSRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit Ey1b Pioneer Square Bure Place, Bicester, Oxfordshire · OX26 6FA
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 April 2026
Banbury Express Food And WineRetailers - other · 179 Warwick Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire · OX16 1AS
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 March 2025
Roma coffeeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 61 Parsons Street, Banbury, Oxfordshire · OX16 5NB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 December 2025
Bicester Pizza HouseTakeaway/sandwich shop · 24 - 25 Deans Court, Bicester, Oxfordshire · OX26 6RD
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 8 July 2025
The Blinking Owl InnPub/bar/nightclub · Blinking Owl Inn Main Street, North Newington, Oxfordshire · OX15 6AE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 May 2025
White HorsePub/bar/nightclub · 50 - 52 North Bar Street, Banbury, Oxfordshire · OX16 0TH
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 February 2025
Zabka SupermarketRetailers - other · 12 The Parade Oxford Road, Kidlington, Oxfordshire · OX5 1EE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 November 2025

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,319 real Food Standards Agency records for Cherwell, of which 1,208 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.