Watts Lodge food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Cherwell
Watts Lodge holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel 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 1 April 2019, more than 7 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: Watts Lodge 100 Buckingham Road, Bicester, OX26 4EQ
How it compares in Cherwell
In Cherwell, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Watts Lodge 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% | ← Watts Lodge | |
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Watts Lodge 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 Watts Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) Other catering premises | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2023 |
| Bassett Big Fish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Ava House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2013 |
| Inspire Community Hub Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Cooper School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Imperial Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
Questions about Watts Lodge
What is Watts Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Watts Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cherwell Council on 1 April 2019.
Is Watts Lodge 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 hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Watts Lodge last inspected?
Watts Lodge was last inspected on 1 April 2019, more than 7 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 Watts Lodge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Watts Lodge compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, while Watts Lodge holds a 4. 157 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Watts Lodge 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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