OCS Food Co @ Ocado Bicester food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cherwell
OCS Food Co @ Ocado Bicester holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 October 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: Unit B Symmetry Park Morrell Way, Ambrosden, OX26 6GF
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts OCS Food Co @ Ocado Bicester 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% | ← OCS Food Co @ Ocado Bicester | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 OCS Food Co @ Ocado Bicester 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 OCS Food Co @ Ocado Bicester, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Company Shop Group Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2022 |
| Ocado Bicester Staff Resturant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Bicester Bean Coffee Shop And Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2022 |
| Five Acres Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Esquires Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Kidz Zone Club Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| FLTR Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
Questions about OCS Food Co @ Ocado Bicester
What is OCS Food Co @ Ocado Bicester's food hygiene rating?
OCS Food Co @ Ocado Bicester has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 7 October 2022.
Is OCS Food Co @ Ocado Bicester 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was OCS Food Co @ Ocado Bicester last inspected?
OCS Food Co @ Ocado Bicester was last inspected on 7 October 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 OCS Food Co @ Ocado Bicester?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 OCS Food Co @ Ocado Bicester compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,217 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and OCS Food Co @ Ocado Bicester is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects OCS Food Co @ Ocado Bicester 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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