Food hygiene ratings in Cherwell
Our data holds 1,331 food businesses in Cherwell, rated between 2007-11-21 and 2026-08-13. 73.4% (977) are rated 5 (very good), above the 68.9% average across all 329 local authorities in our data. 24 (1.8%) are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). That places Cherwell 140th of 329 local authorities by share of food businesses rated 5 (very good).
Hygiene rating distribution in Cherwell
| hygiene rating | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (very good) | 977 | 73.4% |
| 4 (good) | 151 | 11.3% |
| 3 (generally satisfactory) | 70 | 5.3% |
| 2 (improvement necessary) | 14 | 1.1% |
| 1 (major improvement necessary) | 7 | 0.5% |
| 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 3 | 0.2% |
| Awaiting inspection | 75 | 5.6% |
| Exempt | 33 | 2.5% |
| Awaiting publication | 1 | 0.1% |
By business type
| business type | food businesses | rated 5 (very good) |
|---|---|---|
| Other catering premises | 316 | 78.2% |
| Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 281 | 72.2% |
| Retailers - other | 223 | 68.2% |
| Takeaway/sandwich shop | 118 | 60.2% |
| School/college/university | 88 | 92% |
| Mobile caterer | 78 | 67.9% |
| Pub/bar/nightclub | 68 | 82.4% |
| Caring Premises | 59 | 74.6% |
Food businesses rated per month in Cherwell
Most recently rated food businesses rated 0 to 2 (improvement required) in Cherwell
The 20 most recent of 24. Results are dated and may have changed since; check the source before relying on them.
| Name | hygiene rating | Rated | Type | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Love Desserts | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-14 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | OX16 5DZ |
| Bengal Spice Oxford Limited | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-02 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | OX15 0SP |
| North Aston Farm Shop | 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 2026-07-02 | Retailers - other | OX25 6HX |
| Fat Jacks Kebab & Fried Chicken | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-06-29 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | OX16 5EX |
| JENNYS BISTRO CAFE | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-22 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | OX26 6AD |
| Tess’ Brilliant Bakes | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-06-11 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | OX16 5NB |
| KEBANOS | 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 2026-04-23 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | OX26 6FA |
| Love Desserts | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-03-23 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | OX26 6HY |
| Dunelm | 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 2026-03-17 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | OX16 2RX |
| Two Sisters Chip Shop | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-03-10 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | OX26 2GJ |
| The George Inn | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-01-18 | Pub/bar/nightclub | OX15 0RH |
| Six Bells | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-01-13 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | OX5 2EF |
| Banbury Kebabish | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-12-18 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | OX16 5EX |
| Roma coffee | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-12-09 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | OX16 5NB |
| Flaming hut | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-12-01 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | OX16 4QJ |
| Zabka Supermarket | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-11-03 | Retailers - other | OX5 1EE |
| Chols The Sandwich Maker | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-08-19 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | OX26 6AA |
| Bicester Pizza House | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-07-08 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | OX26 6RD |
| The Butcher's Arms | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-07-04 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | OX27 8EB |
| The saucy hound | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-07-03 | Mobile caterer | OX17 3NU |
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Questions about Cherwell
How many food businesses in Cherwell are rated 5 (very good)?
977 of 1,331 food businesses in Cherwell (73.4%) are rated 5 (very good), as of 2026-08-13.
Which food businesses in Cherwell are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required)?
24 food businesses in Cherwell are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). The most recently rated are listed on this page; the full list is available as a spreadsheet download.
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