The Sunshine Centre food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cherwell
The Sunshine Centre 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
The rating dates from 31 May 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 186 Edmunds Road, Banbury, OX16 0PJ
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts The Sunshine Centre 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 Sunshine Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Sunshine Centre 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 Sunshine Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleverchefs Catering Ltd School/college/university | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Blessed George Napier @ St Josephs School/college/university | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2023 |
| Banbury Children and Family Centre Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| BB Wine Store Limited T/A One Stop Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2023 |
| A & C Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| C J Harper Butchers Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Dhwanee Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2023 |
| Four Stones Cafe At Saltway Farm Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2023 |
Questions about The Sunshine Centre
What is The Sunshine Centre's food hygiene rating?
The Sunshine Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 31 May 2023.
Is The Sunshine Centre 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 The Sunshine Centre last inspected?
The Sunshine Centre was last inspected on 31 May 2023, more than 3 years 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 Sunshine Centre?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Sunshine Centre compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and The Sunshine Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects The Sunshine Centre 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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Understanding this rating
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