Absolute Taste food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Cherwell
Absolute Taste holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 April 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Shed Unit 2 Bicester Park Charbridge Lane, Bicester, OX26 4SS
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts Absolute Taste among the 977 places in Cherwell holding top marks, 80% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 977 | 80% | ← Absolute Taste | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 157 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 103 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Absolute Taste none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Absolute Taste, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobble Lane Cured Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Ground Coffee Society Distributors/Transporters | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Hello Couscous Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| Lidl UK GMBH Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2017 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Boho Burrito Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Bicester Burger Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| FLTR Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
Questions about Absolute Taste
What is Absolute Taste's food hygiene rating?
Absolute Taste has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 13 April 2026.
Is Absolute Taste safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Absolute Taste last inspected?
Absolute Taste was last inspected on 13 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cherwell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Absolute Taste?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Absolute Taste compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and Absolute Taste is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Absolute Taste and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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