Fairway Premier food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cherwell
Fairway Premier holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 24 April 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: 35 The Fairway, Banbury, OX16 0RR
How it compares in Cherwell
In Cherwell, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Fairway Premier sits behind roughly 1,131 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 977 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 154 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 5% | ← Fairway Premier | |
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 107 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Fairway Premier 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 Fairway Premier, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BB Wine Store Limited T/A One Stop Retailers - other | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2023 |
| C J Harper Butchers Retailers - other | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| A & C Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Dhwanee Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2023 |
| Blessed George Napier @ St Josephs School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2023 |
| Banbury Children and Family Centre Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Cockhorse Service Station Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2014 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
Questions about Fairway Premier
What is Fairway Premier's food hygiene rating?
Fairway Premier has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Cherwell Council on 24 April 2024.
Is Fairway Premier safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Fairway Premier last inspected?
Fairway Premier was last inspected on 24 April 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 Fairway Premier?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fairway Premier compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,217 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, while Fairway Premier holds a 3. 65 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Fairway Premier 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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