Urban Spice Bistro and Tapas food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cherwell
Urban Spice Bistro and Tapas holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 February 2025, 16 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Horse And Groom Inn Main Road, Milcombe, OX15 4RS
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts Urban Spice Bistro and Tapas 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% | ← Urban Spice Bistro and Tapas | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Urban Spice Bistro and Tapas 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 Urban Spice Bistro and Tapas, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milcombe Stores (Best One) Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 22 January 2025 |
| The Duck on the Pond Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Packed Meal Prep Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2024 |
Questions about Urban Spice Bistro and Tapas
What is Urban Spice Bistro and Tapas's food hygiene rating?
Urban Spice Bistro and Tapas has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 28 February 2025.
Is Urban Spice Bistro and Tapas 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Urban Spice Bistro and Tapas last inspected?
Urban Spice Bistro and Tapas was last inspected on 28 February 2025, 16 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 Urban Spice Bistro and Tapas?
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 Urban Spice Bistro and Tapas compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and Urban Spice Bistro and Tapas is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Urban Spice Bistro and Tapas 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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