Chickster food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cherwell
Chickster 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 6 June 2025, 13 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: 48 High Street, Banbury, OX16 5LA
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts Chickster 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% | ← Chickster | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Chickster 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 Chickster, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chens Cottage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Food Plus Retailers - other | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| 10 Restaurant & Wine Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Fat Jacks Kebab & Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Costcutter/V5 Superstore Retailers - other | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2023 |
| Caprinos Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Child First School/college/university | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Elite 8 Ball Lounge (Bar only) Pub/bar/nightclub | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
Questions about Chickster
What is Chickster's food hygiene rating?
Chickster has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 6 June 2025.
Is Chickster 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 Chickster last inspected?
Chickster was last inspected on 6 June 2025, 13 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 Chickster?
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 Chickster compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and Chickster is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Chickster 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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