Queensway Fish Shop food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cherwell
Queensway Fish Shop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 63 Mewburn Road, Banbury, OX16 9PQ
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts Queensway Fish 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% | ← Queensway Fish 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 Good
- 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 Queensway Fish 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 Queensway Fish Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2022 |
| Breakfast & A.S.C. @ Queensway School Other catering premises | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| Banbury Cross Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2012 |
| Easington Post Office Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2015 |
| Easington House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Banbury School Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2021 |
| Banbury Tea Room Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2023 |
| Ashlea Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2023 |
Questions about Queensway Fish Shop
What is Queensway Fish Shop's food hygiene rating?
Queensway Fish Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 5 September 2024.
Is Queensway Fish 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Queensway Fish Shop last inspected?
Queensway Fish Shop was last inspected on 5 September 2024, 22 months 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 Queensway Fish Shop?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Queensway Fish Shop compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and Queensway Fish Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Queensway Fish 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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