Smart Tots food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Cherwell
Smart Tots holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Smart Tots was inspected on 11 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 25 Horse Fair, Banbury, OX16 0AE
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts Smart Tots 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% | ← Smart Tots | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Smart Tots 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 Smart Tots, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chens Cottage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Chickster Takeaway/sandwich shop | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| 10 Restaurant & Wine Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Costcutter/V5 Superstore Retailers - other | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2023 |
| Dog And Gun Pub/bar/nightclub | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2023 |
| Banbury Cross Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2024 |
| Food Plus Retailers - other | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Bao Giang Oriental Supermarket Retailers - other | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2021 |
Questions about Smart Tots
What is Smart Tots's food hygiene rating?
Smart Tots has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 11 June 2026.
Is Smart Tots 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Smart Tots last inspected?
Smart Tots was last inspected on 11 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 Smart Tots?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Smart Tots compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and Smart Tots is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Smart Tots 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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