5 Akhis food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cherwell
5 Akhis 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 16 June 2025, 12 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: 21 South Bar Street, Banbury
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts 5 Akhis 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% | ← 5 Akhis | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 5 Akhis 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 5 Akhis, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Dashwood Out Of School Clubs Other catering premises | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Eat well takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2023 |
| Banbury Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Antep Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Child First School/college/university | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Costcutter/V5 Superstore Retailers - other | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2023 |
| 10 Restaurant & Wine Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
Questions about 5 Akhis
What is 5 Akhis's food hygiene rating?
5 Akhis has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 16 June 2025.
Is 5 Akhis 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 5 Akhis last inspected?
5 Akhis was last inspected on 16 June 2025, 12 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 5 Akhis?
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 5 Akhis compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and 5 Akhis is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects 5 Akhis 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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