Rustica Bistrot food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cherwell
Rustica Bistrot holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 May 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 Ey1a Pioneer Square Bure Place, Bicester, OX26 6FA
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts Rustica Bistrot 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% | ← Rustica Bistrot | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Rustica Bistrot 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 Rustica Bistrot, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monty's Burger Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Nandos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Bicester Ex-Servicemans Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Coffee #1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Bicester Christian Action Limited Retailers - other | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2022 |
| Holland and Barrett Retailers - other | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2023 |
| Mizu Japanese Izakaya Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
Questions about Rustica Bistrot
What is Rustica Bistrot's food hygiene rating?
Rustica Bistrot has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 2 May 2024.
Is Rustica Bistrot 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rustica Bistrot last inspected?
Rustica Bistrot was last inspected on 2 May 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 Rustica Bistrot?
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 Rustica Bistrot compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and Rustica Bistrot is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Rustica Bistrot 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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