Hello Couscous food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Cherwell
Hello Couscous holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 March 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: Unit E15 Telford Road, Bicester, OX26 4LD
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts Hello Couscous 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% | ← Hello Couscous | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hello Couscous 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 Hello Couscous, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bicester Burger Other catering premises | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Boho Burrito Takeaway/sandwich shop | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Lidl UK GMBH Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2017 |
| Amai’kiye Mobile caterer | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| By All Means Pizza And Pasta Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2023 |
| Nettle Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Absolute Taste Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Cobble Lane Cured Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
Questions about Hello Couscous
What is Hello Couscous's food hygiene rating?
Hello Couscous has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 28 March 2024.
Is Hello Couscous 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hello Couscous last inspected?
Hello Couscous was last inspected on 28 March 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 Hello Couscous?
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 Hello Couscous compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and Hello Couscous is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Hello Couscous 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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