Food Warehouse food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cherwell
Food Warehouse 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 10 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Unit 3 Launton Road Retail Park Launton Road, Bicester, OX26 4JQ
How it compares in Cherwell
In Cherwell, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Food Warehouse sits behind roughly 1,134 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 977 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 157 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 5% | ← Food Warehouse | |
| 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 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 Food Warehouse 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 Food Warehouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK GMBH Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2017 |
| Hello Couscous Manufacturers/packers | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| By All Means Pizza And Pasta Takeaway/sandwich shop | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2023 |
| Bicester Burger Other catering premises | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Nettle Manufacturers/packers | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Boho Burrito Takeaway/sandwich shop | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Amai’kiye Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Clip n Climb Bicester Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
Questions about Food Warehouse
What is Food Warehouse's food hygiene rating?
Food Warehouse has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Cherwell Council on 10 October 2024.
Is Food Warehouse 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 Food Warehouse last inspected?
Food Warehouse was last inspected on 10 October 2024, 21 months 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 Food Warehouse?
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 Food Warehouse compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, while Food Warehouse holds a 3. 65 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Food Warehouse 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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