Bankside Bites (Takeway) food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cherwell
Bankside Bites (Takeway) 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 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: Ground Floor Right Front And Right Middle 13A Bankside, Kidlington, OX5 1JE
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts Bankside Bites (Takeway) 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% | ← Bankside Bites (Takeway) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bankside Bites (Takeway) 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 Bankside Bites (Takeway), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sortlist Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Add Extra Years Retailers - other | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2021 |
| Broche Retailers - other | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| The Highwayman Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Oxford Diocesan Board Of Finance Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Co-op Swift Shop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Natural Foundation Supplements Importers/Exporters | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Gather & Gather by CH&CO Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
Questions about Bankside Bites (Takeway)
What is Bankside Bites (Takeway)'s food hygiene rating?
Bankside Bites (Takeway) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 28 May 2025.
Is Bankside Bites (Takeway) 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 Bankside Bites (Takeway) last inspected?
Bankside Bites (Takeway) 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 Bankside Bites (Takeway)?
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 Bankside Bites (Takeway) compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and Bankside Bites (Takeway) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Bankside Bites (Takeway) 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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