Broughton and North Newington Recreation Ground food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cherwell
Broughton and North Newington Recreation Ground holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 13 August 2025, 11 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: Broughton And North Newington Cricketl Club The Turn Banbury Road, North Newington, OX15 6AA
How it compares in Cherwell
In Cherwell, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Broughton and North Newington Recreation Ground sits behind roughly 977 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 977 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 157 | 13% | ← Broughton and North Newington Recreation Ground | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Broughton and North Newington Recreation Ground 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 Broughton and North Newington Recreation Ground, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Stones Cafe At Saltway Farm Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2023 |
| Broughton Castle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Cleverchefs Catering Ltd School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Blessed George Napier @ St Josephs School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2023 |
| Breakfast & A.S.C. @ Queensway School Other catering premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2022 |
| Banbury School Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2021 |
| Banbury Children and Family Centre Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
Questions about Broughton and North Newington Recreation Ground
What is Broughton and North Newington Recreation Ground's food hygiene rating?
Broughton and North Newington Recreation Ground has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cherwell Council on 13 August 2025.
Is Broughton and North Newington Recreation Ground safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Broughton and North Newington Recreation Ground last inspected?
Broughton and North Newington Recreation Ground was last inspected on 13 August 2025, 11 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 Broughton and North Newington Recreation Ground?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Broughton and North Newington Recreation Ground compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, while Broughton and North Newington Recreation Ground holds a 4. 157 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Broughton and North Newington Recreation Ground 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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