Aviation Station Ltd food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cherwell
Aviation Station Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 17 November 2025, 7 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: Oxford Airport Langford Lane, Kidlington, OX5 1RA
How it compares in Cherwell
In Cherwell, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Aviation Station Ltd sits behind roughly 977 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 977 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 154 | 13% | ← Aviation Station Ltd | |
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 107 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Aviation Station Ltd 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 Aviation Station Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Early Years Nursery Other catering premises | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Cygnet Nursery Caring Premises | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Gather & Gather by CH&CO Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Campsfield IRC - Main Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| IRC Campsfield - Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Oxford Diocesan Board Of Finance Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| The Jolly Boatman Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Natural Foundation Supplements Importers/Exporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
Questions about Aviation Station Ltd
What is Aviation Station Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Aviation Station Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cherwell Council on 17 November 2025.
Is Aviation Station Ltd 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Aviation Station Ltd last inspected?
Aviation Station Ltd was last inspected on 17 November 2025, 7 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 Aviation Station Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Aviation Station Ltd compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,217 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, while Aviation Station Ltd holds a 4. 154 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Aviation Station Ltd 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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