Hanwell Arms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cherwell
Hanwell Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 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: The Hanwell Arms Rotary Way, Banbury, OX16 1ER
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts Hanwell Arms 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% | ← Hanwell Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hanwell Arms 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 Hanwell Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banbury Catering (Commercial) Ltd Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Charlie's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2019 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2015 |
| Cherry Fields Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| C J Harper Butchers Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
Questions about Hanwell Arms
What is Hanwell Arms's food hygiene rating?
Hanwell Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 27 April 2026.
Is Hanwell Arms 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hanwell Arms last inspected?
Hanwell Arms was last inspected on 27 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 Hanwell Arms?
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 Hanwell Arms compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and Hanwell Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Hanwell Arms 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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