FitCookie Banbury food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cherwell
FitCookie Banbury holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 23 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: 37 - 38 Church Lane, Banbury, OX16 5LX
How it compares in Cherwell
In Cherwell, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so FitCookie Banbury 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% | ← FitCookie Banbury | |
| 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 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 FitCookie Banbury 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 FitCookie Banbury, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash&Flame Steakhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Also Known As Pub/bar/nightclub | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2023 |
| Bao Giang Oriental Supermarket Retailers - other | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2021 |
| Coffee & Corner Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Good game ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2023 |
| Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2023 |
| Elite 8 Ball Lounge (Bar only) Pub/bar/nightclub | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Caprinos Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
Questions about FitCookie Banbury
What is FitCookie Banbury's food hygiene rating?
FitCookie Banbury has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cherwell Council on 23 November 2023.
Is FitCookie Banbury 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was FitCookie Banbury last inspected?
FitCookie Banbury was last inspected on 23 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 FitCookie Banbury?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 FitCookie Banbury compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, while FitCookie Banbury holds a 4. 157 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects FitCookie Banbury 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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