Grimsbury Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cherwell
Grimsbury Fish Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 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: 43 Middleton Road, Banbury, OX16 3QR
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts Grimsbury Fish Bar 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% | ← Grimsbury Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 154 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 5% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Grimsbury Fish Bar 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 Grimsbury Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banbury Community Fridge Retailers - other | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Community Fridge Other catering premises | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2018 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Bridge Street Food And Wine Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2023 |
| Dannys sports bar and grill ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
| Candyland Creations Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2020 |
Questions about Grimsbury Fish Bar
What is Grimsbury Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Grimsbury Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 19 February 2025.
Is Grimsbury Fish Bar 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Grimsbury Fish Bar last inspected?
Grimsbury Fish Bar was last inspected on 19 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 Grimsbury Fish Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Grimsbury Fish Bar compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,217 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and Grimsbury Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Grimsbury Fish Bar 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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