North Aston Organics food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cherwell
North Aston Organics holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 29 July 2015, more than 10 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: North Aston Organics The Old Bakery Somerton Road, North Aston, OX25 6HX
How it compares in Cherwell
In Cherwell, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so North Aston Organics sits behind roughly 977 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 977 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 157 | 13% | ← North Aston Organics | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 North Aston Organics 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 North Aston Organics, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Aston Farms Honesty Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| North Aston Dairy Farmers/growers | at this address | 4 - Good | 17 March 2026 |
| Yurt Cafe At Nicholsons Nursery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| North Aston Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
Questions about North Aston Organics
What is North Aston Organics's food hygiene rating?
North Aston Organics has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cherwell Council on 29 July 2015.
Is North Aston Organics safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was North Aston Organics last inspected?
North Aston Organics was last inspected on 29 July 2015, more than 10 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 North Aston Organics?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does North Aston Organics compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, while North Aston Organics holds a 4. 157 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects North Aston Organics 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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