Karuwa food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cherwell
Karuwa 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 8 January 2026, 6 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: 7 Holm Square, Bicester, OX26 3YQ
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts Karuwa 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% | ← Karuwa | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 154 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 107 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 Karuwa 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 Karuwa, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bubbles Pre School School/college/university | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2023 |
| Bure Farm Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Co-op Swift Shop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Busy Bees @ Bicester School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2023 |
| Hagerty Enthusiast Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2023 |
| Krazy Kids Out Of School Care School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2023 |
Questions about Karuwa
What is Karuwa's food hygiene rating?
Karuwa has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 8 January 2026.
Is Karuwa 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 Karuwa last inspected?
Karuwa was last inspected on 8 January 2026, 6 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 Karuwa?
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 Karuwa compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,217 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and Karuwa is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Karuwa 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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