Islip Village Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cherwell
Islip Village Shop 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
The rating dates from 6 April 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: Islip Village Hall Church Lane, Islip, OX5 2TA
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts Islip Village Shop 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% | ← Islip Village Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Islip Village Shop 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 Islip Village Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Club @ Dr Souths CE Primary School School/college/university | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2017 |
| The Swan Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| The Oxford Ice Company and Shaken and Stirred Distributors/Transporters | 1.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 18 November 2024 |
| Edwards & Ward at Woodeaton Manor School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Miller And Carter Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| The Bell Hampton Poyle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Edward Feild Primary (Breakfast & After School Clubs) Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Oxfordshire County Council School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
Questions about Islip Village Shop
What is Islip Village Shop's food hygiene rating?
Islip Village Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 6 April 2023.
Is Islip Village Shop 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 Islip Village Shop last inspected?
Islip Village Shop was last inspected on 6 April 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 Islip Village Shop?
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 Islip Village Shop compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and Islip Village Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Islip Village Shop 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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