Food hygiene ratings in Bicester
There are 260 food businesses in Bicester with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Cherwell Council. A further 17 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Bicester
80% of rated businesses in Bicester hold the top score of 5, and 92% hold a 4 or better. 6 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across Cherwell as a whole, 80% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Bicester is in line with the borough.
| 5 out of 5 | 194 | 80% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 29 | 12% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 14 | 6% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 2% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
Lowest-rated places in Bicester
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Kebanos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 23 April 2026 |
| Bicester Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 8 July 2025 |
| Chols The Sandwich Maker Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 19 August 2025 |
| Love Desserts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 23 March 2026 |
| Millenium Dragon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 13 February 2025 |
| Two Sisters Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 10 March 2026 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Bicester
How many food businesses in Bicester have a hygiene rating?
260 food businesses in Bicester have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Cherwell Council. 243 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Bicester?
80% of rated businesses in Bicester hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in Bicester?
6 food businesses in Bicester hold a rating of 2 or below, including 1 rated 0 and 1 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in Bicester?
Environmental health officers at Cherwell Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
Nearby towns in Cherwell
- Banbury 391 places
- Kidlington 91 places
- Bloxham 21 places
- Adderbury 20 places
- Bodicote 16 places
- Deddington 15 places
Food businesses in Bicester
- 102 Gradi ltd @ The Angel 5 - Very good
- 365 Burger Bar 4 - Good
- 7 Grill 5 - Very good
- A and A Continental LTD 5 - Very good
- Absolute Taste 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Amai’kiye 5 - Very good
- Anika 5 - Very good
- Argos Exempt
- Asda Express PFS Bicester 5 - Very good
- Ashton Club (Bicester) Ltd 5 - Very good
- Auto Wax Works Ltd 5 - Very good
- Ava House 5 - Very good
- B & M Retail Ltd 4 - Good
- B.C. Thai Restaurant 4 - Good
- Bamboo House 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Bambooh Bicester 5 - Very good
- Barberry Fish Bar 5 - Very good
- Bardwell Branch-Out 5 - Very good
- Bassett Big Fish 5 - Very good
- Bear St Bakery 5 - Very good
- belle’s bakes 5 - Very good
- Bicester Avenue Garden Centre 5 - Very good
- Bicester Bean Coffee Shop And Cafe 5 - Very good
- Bicester Bowls Club 5 - Very good
- Bicester Burger 5 - Very good
- Bicester Christian Action Limited 5 - Very good
- Bicester Community Fridge 5 - Very good
- Bicester Community Hub 5 - Very good
- Bicester Ex-Servicemans Club 5 - Very good
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Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.