Sports Direct food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cherwell
Sports Direct 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 8 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 A3 Pioneer Square Bure Place, Bicester, OX26 6FA
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts Sports Direct 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% | ← Sports Direct | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Sports Direct 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 Sports Direct, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monty's Burger Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Nandos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Holland and Barrett Retailers - other | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2023 |
| Coffee #1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Bicester Fresh Fish Fruit & Veg Retailers - other | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2022 |
| Gyoshoya Uk Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| House of flavours Retailers - other | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
Questions about Sports Direct
What is Sports Direct's food hygiene rating?
Sports Direct has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 8 March 2024.
Is Sports Direct 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 Sports Direct last inspected?
Sports Direct was last inspected on 8 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 Sports Direct?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sports Direct compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and Sports Direct is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Sports Direct 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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