The Lismore Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Cherwell
The Lismore Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 October 2024, 21 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: 61 Oxford Road, Banbury, OX16 9AJ
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts The Lismore Hotel 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 Lismore Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 154 | 13% | ||
| 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 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 Lismore Hotel 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 Lismore Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easington House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Ashlea Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2023 |
| Fairlawns Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2023 |
| Carpenter Catering Ltd at The Horton General Hospital Caring Premises | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Dashwood Out Of School Clubs Other catering premises | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| 5 Akhis Takeaway/sandwich shop | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Banbury Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
Questions about The Lismore Hotel
What is The Lismore Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Lismore Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 1 October 2024.
Is The Lismore Hotel 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lismore Hotel last inspected?
The Lismore Hotel was last inspected on 1 October 2024, 21 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 Lismore Hotel?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Lismore Hotel compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,217 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and The Lismore Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects The Lismore Hotel 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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