Hummingbirds Catering food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cherwell
Hummingbirds Catering holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Hummingbirds Catering was inspected on 18 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
92% of rated food businesses in Cherwell score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Cherwell ratings →
Address: Hummingbirds Catering Ltd Banbury Masonic Hall Marlborough Road, Banbury, OX16 5DB
How this rating has changed
Hummingbirds Catering was re-inspected on 18 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 18 August 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts Hummingbirds Catering among the 986 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 | 986 | 80% | ← Hummingbirds Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 150 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 67 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 110 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 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 Hummingbirds Catering 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.
Questions about Hummingbirds Catering
What is Hummingbirds Catering's food hygiene rating?
Hummingbirds Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 18 August 2026.
Is Hummingbirds Catering 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hummingbirds Catering last inspected?
Hummingbirds Catering was last inspected on 18 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cherwell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hummingbirds Catering?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Hummingbirds Catering compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,225 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and Hummingbirds Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Hummingbirds Catering 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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Hummingbirds Catering is one of 391 rated food businesses in Banbury. See every hygiene rating in Banbury →
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