Tapas Hermanos food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cherwell
Tapas Hermanos 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 16 January 2025, 17 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: The Shakespeare Bowmont Square, Bicester, OX26 2GJ
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts Tapas Hermanos 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% | ← Tapas Hermanos | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Tapas Hermanos 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 Tapas Hermanos, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCC Catering Services @ St Edburgs (Lower) Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| Kent Hon Chinese Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Nisa local Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Busy Bees @ Bicester Kingsmere Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Jack and Jill Pre School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
Questions about Tapas Hermanos
What is Tapas Hermanos's food hygiene rating?
Tapas Hermanos has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 16 January 2025.
Is Tapas Hermanos 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 Tapas Hermanos last inspected?
Tapas Hermanos was last inspected on 16 January 2025, 17 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 Tapas Hermanos?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Tapas Hermanos compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,217 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and Tapas Hermanos is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Tapas Hermanos 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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