Orinoco food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cherwell
Orinoco 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
The rating dates from 11 May 2023, 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: Ground Floor 57 - 58 High Street, Banbury, OX16 5JJ
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts Orinoco 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% | ← Orinoco | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Orinoco 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 Orinoco, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caprinos Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Elite 8 Ball Lounge (Bar only) Pub/bar/nightclub | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Good game ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2023 |
| Chocoberry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Food Plus Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Chickster Takeaway/sandwich shop | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Fat Jacks Kebab & Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Chens Cottage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
Questions about Orinoco
What is Orinoco's food hygiene rating?
Orinoco has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 11 May 2023.
Is Orinoco 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 Orinoco last inspected?
Orinoco was last inspected on 11 May 2023, 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 Orinoco?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Orinoco compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,217 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and Orinoco is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Orinoco 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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