Heyford Park Pantry Food Bank food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cherwell
Heyford Park Pantry Food Bank holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 16 September 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: Building 549 Brice Road, Heyford Park, OX25 5TE
How it compares in Cherwell
In Cherwell, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Heyford Park Pantry Food Bank 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% | ← Heyford Park Pantry Food Bank | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Heyford Park Pantry Food Bank 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 Heyford Park Pantry Food Bank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heyford Bike Service & Repair Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2023 |
| Sainsbury's Local Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| The Heyford Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 321 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 November 2025 |
| Heyford Park Free School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| The Old Station Nursery School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| The Horse And Groom Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2023 |
Questions about Heyford Park Pantry Food Bank
What is Heyford Park Pantry Food Bank's food hygiene rating?
Heyford Park Pantry Food Bank has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cherwell Council on 16 September 2022.
Is Heyford Park Pantry Food Bank 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Heyford Park Pantry Food Bank last inspected?
Heyford Park Pantry Food Bank was last inspected on 16 September 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 Heyford Park Pantry Food Bank?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Heyford Park Pantry Food Bank compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,217 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, while Heyford Park Pantry Food Bank holds a 4. 154 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Heyford Park Pantry Food Bank 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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