Packed Meal Prep food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cherwell
Packed Meal Prep holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 April 2024, 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: Bush House Lodge Wigginton Road, South Newington, OX15 4JR
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts Packed Meal Prep 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% | ← Packed Meal Prep | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Packed Meal Prep 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 Packed Meal Prep, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Duck on the Pond Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Urban Spice Bistro and Tapas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Mark's Cotswold Bakery Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Cotswold Baking Manufacturers/packers | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2017 |
Questions about Packed Meal Prep
What is Packed Meal Prep's food hygiene rating?
Packed Meal Prep has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 4 April 2024.
Is Packed Meal Prep 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Packed Meal Prep last inspected?
Packed Meal Prep was last inspected on 4 April 2024, 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 Packed Meal Prep?
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 Packed Meal Prep compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and Packed Meal Prep is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Packed Meal Prep 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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