Novo food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cherwell
Novo 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 May 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: 21A Market Place, Banbury, OX16 5LJ
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts Novo 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% | ← Novo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Novo 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 Novo, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Also Known As Pub/bar/nightclub | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2023 |
| Banbury Kebab And Burger House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Coffee #1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Ash&Flame Steakhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Coffee & Corner Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Egg free cake box Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2023 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2020 |
| Good game ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2023 |
Questions about Novo
What is Novo's food hygiene rating?
Novo has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 28 May 2025.
Is Novo 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 Novo last inspected?
Novo was last inspected on 28 May 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 Novo?
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 Novo compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and Novo is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Novo 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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