The Lion At Wendlebury food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cherwell
The Lion At Wendlebury holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 August 2022, 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: The Lion Main Street, Wendlebury, OX25 2PW
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts The Lion At Wendlebury 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% | ← The Lion At Wendlebury | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 The Lion At Wendlebury 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 Lion At Wendlebury, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruern Abbey School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Holiday Inn Express Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Bicester Avenue Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Busy Bees @ Bicester Kingsmere Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Graven Hill Primary School Wrap Around Care Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2023 |
| Brewers Fayre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2022 |
Questions about The Lion At Wendlebury
What is The Lion At Wendlebury's food hygiene rating?
The Lion At Wendlebury has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 16 August 2022.
Is The Lion At Wendlebury 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lion At Wendlebury last inspected?
The Lion At Wendlebury was last inspected on 16 August 2022, 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 The Lion At Wendlebury?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Lion At Wendlebury compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and The Lion At Wendlebury is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects The Lion At Wendlebury 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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