Hotel Chocolat Ltd food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cherwell
Hotel Chocolat Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 29 January 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: Ermont Way, Banbury, OX16 4AE
How it compares in Cherwell
In Cherwell, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Hotel Chocolat Ltd sits behind roughly 977 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 977 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 157 | 13% | ← Hotel Chocolat Ltd | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Hotel Chocolat Ltd 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 Hotel Chocolat Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express PFS Ermont Way Retailers - other | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2020 |
| ANH Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| EMBS Community College School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Beers of America Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
| Banbury Community Fridge Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Community Fridge Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2018 |
| Dementia Active Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
Questions about Hotel Chocolat Ltd
What is Hotel Chocolat Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Hotel Chocolat Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cherwell Council on 29 January 2024.
Is Hotel Chocolat Ltd safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hotel Chocolat Ltd last inspected?
Hotel Chocolat Ltd was last inspected on 29 January 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 Hotel Chocolat Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hotel Chocolat Ltd compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, while Hotel Chocolat Ltd holds a 4. 157 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Hotel Chocolat Ltd 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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