Cafe Nero food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cherwell
Cafe Nero holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Cafe Nero was inspected on 16 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
92% of rated food businesses in Cherwell score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Cherwell ratings →
Address: 94 - 95 High Street, Banbury, OX16 5JE
How this rating has changed
Cafe Nero has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 16 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts Cafe Nero among the 986 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 | 986 | 80% | ← Cafe Nero | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 150 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 67 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 110 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 Very 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 Cafe Nero 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 Cafe Nero, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banbury Kebab And Burger House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Coffee #1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Egg free cake box Retailers - other | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2023 |
| Dannys sports bar and grill ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Candyland Creations Retailers - other | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
| Booze and more express (Banbury food and wine) Retailers - other | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Bridge Street Food And Wine Retailers - other | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2023 |
Questions about Cafe Nero
What is Cafe Nero's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Nero has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 16 July 2026.
Is Cafe Nero 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cafe Nero last inspected?
Cafe Nero was last inspected on 16 July 2026, a month 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 Cafe Nero?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cafe Nero compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,225 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe Nero is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Cafe Nero 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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Understanding this rating
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Cafe Nero is one of 391 rated food businesses in Banbury. See every hygiene rating in Banbury →
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