Horse And Jockey food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cherwell
Horse And Jockey holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 November 2017, more than 8 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: 20 West Bar Street, Banbury, OX16 9RR
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts Horse And Jockey 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% | ← Horse And Jockey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Horse And Jockey 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 Horse And Jockey, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blencowes Afternoon Tea Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Banbury Chestnuts Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Banbury Cross Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2024 |
| Antep Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Child First School/college/university | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Eat well takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2023 |
| Costcutter/V5 Superstore Retailers - other | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2023 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
Questions about Horse And Jockey
What is Horse And Jockey's food hygiene rating?
Horse And Jockey has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 24 November 2017.
Is Horse And Jockey 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Horse And Jockey last inspected?
Horse And Jockey was last inspected on 24 November 2017, more than 8 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 Horse And Jockey?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Horse And Jockey compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and Horse And Jockey is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Horse And Jockey 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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