STO-Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cherwell
STO-Express holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 27 April 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 24 Church Street, Bicester, OX26 6AZ
How it compares in Cherwell
In Cherwell, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so STO-Express sits behind roughly 977 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 977 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 157 | 13% | ← STO-Express | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 STO-Express 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 STO-Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gurkha Den Other catering premises | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Delicii Tradi?ionale Române?ti Retailers - other | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| 7 Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Gyoshoya Uk Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Monty's Burger Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Nandos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Light and salt Takeaway/sandwich shop | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
Questions about STO-Express
What is STO-Express's food hygiene rating?
STO-Express has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cherwell Council on 27 April 2023.
Is STO-Express safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was STO-Express last inspected?
STO-Express was last inspected on 27 April 2023, more than 3 years 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 STO-Express?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does STO-Express compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, while STO-Express holds a 4. 157 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects STO-Express 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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