The Oxford Ice Company and Shaken and Stirred food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Cherwell
The Oxford Ice Company and Shaken and Stirred holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the distributor 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 18 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Pegtop Farm, Woodeaton, OX3 9RT
How it compares in Cherwell
In Cherwell, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Oxford Ice Company and Shaken and Stirred 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% | ← The Oxford Ice Company and Shaken and Stirred | |
| 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 The Oxford Ice Company and Shaken and Stirred 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 The Oxford Ice Company and Shaken and Stirred, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwards & Ward at Woodeaton Manor School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Islip Village Shop Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 April 2023 |
| Breakfast Club @ Dr Souths CE Primary School School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2017 |
| Cherwell Competition Centre Clubhouse Other catering premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2024 |
| Sandfield Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Courtside Kiosk@ Cutteslowe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Cutteslowe Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| Cutteslowe Community Larder Retailers - other | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2022 |
Questions about The Oxford Ice Company and Shaken and Stirred
What is The Oxford Ice Company and Shaken and Stirred's food hygiene rating?
The Oxford Ice Company and Shaken and Stirred has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cherwell Council on 18 November 2024.
Is The Oxford Ice Company and Shaken and Stirred 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 distributor to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Oxford Ice Company and Shaken and Stirred last inspected?
The Oxford Ice Company and Shaken and Stirred was last inspected on 18 November 2024, 19 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 The Oxford Ice Company and Shaken and Stirred?
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 The Oxford Ice Company and Shaken and Stirred compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, while The Oxford Ice Company and Shaken and Stirred holds a 4. 157 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects The Oxford Ice Company and Shaken and Stirred 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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