Cotswold Dining t/a Farm & Table food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cherwell
Cotswold Dining t/a Farm & Table holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Cotswold Dining t/a Farm & Table was inspected on 27 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Granary Wykham Farm Wykham Lane, Banbury, OX16 9UP
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts Cotswold Dining t/a Farm & Table 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% | ← Cotswold Dining t/a Farm & Table | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Cotswold Dining t/a Farm & Table 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 Cotswold Dining t/a Farm & Table, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler’s Catering Service’s Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Blessed George Napier School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Banbury School Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2021 |
| Banbury Tea Room Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2023 |
| Asda Express PFS Banbury Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2017 |
| Banbury Lodge Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Easington Post Office Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2015 |
| Chasewell Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2023 |
Questions about Cotswold Dining t/a Farm & Table
What is Cotswold Dining t/a Farm & Table's food hygiene rating?
Cotswold Dining t/a Farm & Table has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 27 May 2026.
Is Cotswold Dining t/a Farm & Table 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cotswold Dining t/a Farm & Table last inspected?
Cotswold Dining t/a Farm & Table was last inspected on 27 May 2026, a month 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 Cotswold Dining t/a Farm & Table?
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 Cotswold Dining t/a Farm & Table compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and Cotswold Dining t/a Farm & Table is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Cotswold Dining t/a Farm & Table 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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