Light and salt food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cherwell
Light and salt holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 May 2025, 13 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: 17 Market Square, Bicester, OX26 6AD
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts Light and salt 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% | ← Light and salt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Light and salt 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 Light and salt, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 11 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Gyoshoya Uk Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| House of flavours Retailers - other | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| 7 Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Bicester Local Retailers - other | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Nothing but Footprints Retailers - other | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2023 |
| Bicester Fresh Fish Fruit & Veg Retailers - other | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2022 |
Questions about Light and salt
What is Light and salt's food hygiene rating?
Light and salt has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 21 May 2025.
Is Light and salt 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Light and salt last inspected?
Light and salt was last inspected on 21 May 2025, 13 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 Light and salt?
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 Light and salt compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and Light and salt is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Light and salt 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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