DB foods Limited food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Cherwell
DB foods Limited holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 November 2023, more than 2 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: 9 Wates Way, Banbury, OX16 3TS
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts DB foods Limited 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% | ← DB foods Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 DB foods Limited 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 DB foods Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dementia Active Caring Premises | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Claire's Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2025 |
| Costa At Next Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2023 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| EMBS Community College School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Banbury Catering (Commercial) Ltd Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| ANH Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Ermont Way Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2020 |
Questions about DB foods Limited
What is DB foods Limited's food hygiene rating?
DB foods Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 9 November 2023.
Is DB foods Limited 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was DB foods Limited last inspected?
DB foods Limited was last inspected on 9 November 2023, more than 2 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 DB foods Limited?
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 DB foods Limited compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and DB foods Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects DB foods Limited 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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