Ox & Bean t/a Cafe2U food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Cherwell
Ox & Bean t/a Cafe2U holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 April 2026, 2 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: Unit 9 Forge Works Northampton Road, Weston on the Green, OX25 3AB
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts Ox & Bean t/a Cafe2U 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% | ← Ox & Bean t/a Cafe2U | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Ox & Bean t/a Cafe2U 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 Ox & Bean t/a Cafe2U, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Jonson Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| The Milk Shed / Gamma RW Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2023 |
| The Chequers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 January 2026 |
| Sparkling Minds Pre-school & Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Starbucks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| BP Family Farm SF Connect Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| KFC - Bicester Road Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
Questions about Ox & Bean t/a Cafe2U
What is Ox & Bean t/a Cafe2U's food hygiene rating?
Ox & Bean t/a Cafe2U has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 17 April 2026.
Is Ox & Bean t/a Cafe2U 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ox & Bean t/a Cafe2U last inspected?
Ox & Bean t/a Cafe2U was last inspected on 17 April 2026, 2 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 Ox & Bean t/a Cafe2U?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ox & Bean t/a Cafe2U compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and Ox & Bean t/a Cafe2U is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Ox & Bean t/a Cafe2U 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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