The Kings Arms Hotel & Restaurant food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Cherwell
The Kings Arms Hotel & Restaurant holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Kings Arms Hotel & Restaurant was inspected on 15 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 40 Market Square, Bicester, OX26 6AH
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts The Kings Arms Hotel & Restaurant 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% | ← The Kings Arms Hotel & Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Kings Arms Hotel & Restaurant 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 The Kings Arms Hotel & Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anika Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Chase Hospitality Other catering premises | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Cinnamon Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Light and salt Takeaway/sandwich shop | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Gyoshoya Uk Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Nothing but Footprints Retailers - other | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2023 |
| 7 Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
Questions about The Kings Arms Hotel & Restaurant
What is The Kings Arms Hotel & Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
The Kings Arms Hotel & Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 15 May 2026.
Is The Kings Arms Hotel & Restaurant 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Kings Arms Hotel & Restaurant last inspected?
The Kings Arms Hotel & Restaurant was last inspected on 15 May 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 The Kings Arms Hotel & Restaurant?
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 The Kings Arms Hotel & Restaurant compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and The Kings Arms Hotel & Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects The Kings Arms Hotel & Restaurant 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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