White Lion Cafe food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cherwell
White Lion Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 February 2026, 4 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: White Lion Cafe Bloxham School Banbury Road, Bloxham, OX15 4PE
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts White Lion Cafe 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% | ← White Lion Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 White Lion Cafe 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 White Lion Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloxham School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Bloxham Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Bloxham Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2023 |
| Bloxham Football Club Other catering premises | 285 yards away | 4 - Good | 1 May 2012 |
| Virginia House Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2020 |
| Godswell Park Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| St Marys Thursday Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Culinera @ The Warriner School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2023 |
Questions about White Lion Cafe
What is White Lion Cafe's food hygiene rating?
White Lion Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 25 February 2026.
Is White Lion Cafe 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was White Lion Cafe last inspected?
White Lion Cafe was last inspected on 25 February 2026, 4 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 White Lion Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 White Lion Cafe compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and White Lion Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects White Lion Cafe 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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