Londis ( Fairfax store ) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cherwell
Londis ( Fairfax store ) 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 26 June 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: 7 Fairfax Centre, Kidlington, OX5 2PA
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts Londis ( Fairfax store ) 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% | ← Londis ( Fairfax store ) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Londis ( Fairfax store ) 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 Londis ( Fairfax store ), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Sainsbury Plc Retailers - other | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Gurkha Village Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2023 |
| Caterlink Ltd at West Kidlington Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Gosford Hill School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Edward Feild Primary (Breakfast & After School Clubs) Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Oxfordshire County Council School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Oxford house Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Gosford All Black RFC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
Questions about Londis ( Fairfax store )
What is Londis ( Fairfax store )'s food hygiene rating?
Londis ( Fairfax store ) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 26 June 2024.
Is Londis ( Fairfax store ) 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 Londis ( Fairfax store ) last inspected?
Londis ( Fairfax store ) was last inspected on 26 June 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 Londis ( Fairfax store )?
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 Londis ( Fairfax store ) compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and Londis ( Fairfax store ) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Londis ( Fairfax store ) 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Londis ( Fairfax store ) and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Londis ( Fairfax store ) is one of 87 rated food businesses in Kidlington. See every hygiene rating in Kidlington →
Cherwell inspects and rates 1,324 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Cherwell →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.cherwell.gov.uk
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →