Primrose Hill Farm Beef food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cherwell
Primrose Hill Farm Beef holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Primrose Hill Farm Beef was inspected on 4 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Old Manor Farm Spring Lane, Little Bourton, OX17 1RB
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts Primrose Hill Farm Beef 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% | ← Primrose Hill Farm Beef | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Primrose Hill Farm Beef 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 Primrose Hill Farm Beef, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Fields Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Charlie's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Cropredy Pre-School Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2020 |
| Educaterers at Cropredy Church Of England Primary School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Banbury Catering (Commercial) Ltd Other catering premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Hanwell Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Hanwell Fields Community School School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| DB foods Limited Distributors/Transporters | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2023 |
Questions about Primrose Hill Farm Beef
What is Primrose Hill Farm Beef's food hygiene rating?
Primrose Hill Farm Beef has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 4 June 2026.
Is Primrose Hill Farm Beef 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Primrose Hill Farm Beef last inspected?
Primrose Hill Farm Beef was last inspected on 4 June 2026, a month 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 Primrose Hill Farm Beef?
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 Primrose Hill Farm Beef compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and Primrose Hill Farm Beef is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Primrose Hill Farm Beef 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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