Cockhorse Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cherwell
Cockhorse Service Station 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 18 June 2014, more than 12 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: Cockhorse Service Station 98 Warwick Road, Banbury, OX16 2AB
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts Cockhorse Service Station 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% | ← Cockhorse Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cockhorse Service Station 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 Cockhorse Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3flavours Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| Gibney Event Catering (Smash Cow Kitchen) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Dog And Gun Pub/bar/nightclub | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2023 |
| Avonlea Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2023 |
| Banbury Chestnuts Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Banbury Children and Family Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Bao Giang Oriental Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2021 |
Questions about Cockhorse Service Station
What is Cockhorse Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Cockhorse Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 18 June 2014.
Is Cockhorse Service Station 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 Cockhorse Service Station last inspected?
Cockhorse Service Station was last inspected on 18 June 2014, more than 12 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 Cockhorse Service Station?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cockhorse Service Station compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and Cockhorse Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Cockhorse Service Station 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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