J'S Sports Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cherwell
J'S Sports Bar 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 9 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: 24 - 25 Crown Walk, Bicester, OX26 6HY
How it compares in Cherwell
In Cherwell, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so J'S Sports Bar 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% | ← J'S Sports Bar | |
| 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 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 J'S Sports Bar 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 J'S Sports Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gyoshoya Uk Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Cinnamon Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Light and salt Takeaway/sandwich shop | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Monty's Burger Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Nandos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| House of flavours Retailers - other | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Bicester Fresh Fish Fruit & Veg Retailers - other | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2022 |
Questions about J'S Sports Bar
What is J'S Sports Bar's food hygiene rating?
J'S Sports Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cherwell Council on 9 January 2026.
Is J'S Sports Bar 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 J'S Sports Bar last inspected?
J'S Sports Bar was last inspected on 9 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 J'S Sports Bar?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does J'S Sports Bar compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, while J'S Sports Bar holds a 4. 157 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects J'S Sports Bar 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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