The Plough at bodicote food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cherwell
The Plough at bodicote 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 10 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: 9 High Street, Bodicote, OX15 4BZ
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts The Plough at bodicote 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% | ← The Plough at bodicote | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Plough at bodicote 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 The Plough at bodicote, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler’s Catering Service’s Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Asda Express PFS Banbury Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2017 |
| All The Good Stuff Ltd Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Banbury RFC Ltd Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Cotswold Dining t/a Farm & Table Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Ampersand Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Chasewell Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2023 |
| Banbury Lodge Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
Questions about The Plough at bodicote
What is The Plough at bodicote's food hygiene rating?
The Plough at bodicote has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 10 June 2025.
Is The Plough at bodicote 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 The Plough at bodicote last inspected?
The Plough at bodicote was last inspected on 10 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 The Plough at bodicote?
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 The Plough at bodicote compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and The Plough at bodicote is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects The Plough at bodicote 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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