Goujon Monkey food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cherwell
Goujon Monkey holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 March 2025, 16 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: Unit 2 Fox Barn Station Road, Bletchingdon, OX5 3DE
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts Goujon Monkey 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% | ← Goujon Monkey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 157 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 103 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 Goujon Monkey 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 Goujon Monkey, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop at Greenhill Leisure Park Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2023 |
| Kirtlington Golf Club Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Oxford Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 8 January 2025 |
| The Dashwood Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Annies Tearoom Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2025 |
| The Bell Hampton Poyle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| The Boat Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Heathfield House Nursing Home Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 August 2025 |
Questions about Goujon Monkey
What is Goujon Monkey's food hygiene rating?
Goujon Monkey has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 5 March 2025.
Is Goujon Monkey 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Goujon Monkey last inspected?
Goujon Monkey was last inspected on 5 March 2025, 16 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 Goujon Monkey?
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 Goujon Monkey compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and Goujon Monkey is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Goujon Monkey 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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