Siip food hygiene rating
Importers/Exporters · Cherwell
Siip holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the importer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 December 2024, 18 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: Second Floor Guardian House 7 North Bar Street, Banbury, OX16 0TB
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts Siip 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% | ← Siip | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Siip 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 Siip, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog And Gun Pub/bar/nightclub | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2023 |
| 3flavours Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| Bao Giang Oriental Supermarket Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2021 |
| Ash&Flame Steakhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Gibney Event Catering (Smash Cow Kitchen) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Chickster Takeaway/sandwich shop | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Chens Cottage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Banbury Cross Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2024 |
Questions about Siip
What is Siip's food hygiene rating?
Siip has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 19 December 2024.
Is Siip 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 importer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Siip last inspected?
Siip was last inspected on 19 December 2024, 18 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 Siip?
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 Siip compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and Siip is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Siip 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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