Bloxham Bowls Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cherwell
Bloxham Bowls Club 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 23 March 2023, more than 3 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: Bloxham Bowls Club The Ridgeway, Bloxham, OX15 4NF
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts Bloxham Bowls Club 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% | ← Bloxham Bowls Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bloxham Bowls Club 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 Bloxham Bowls Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloxham Football Club Other catering premises | 144 yards away | 4 - Good | 1 May 2012 |
| Bloxham School School/college/university | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| White Lion Cafe Other catering premises | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Bloxham Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Godswell Park Caring Premises | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Virginia House Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2020 |
| St Marys Thursday Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Culinera @ The Warriner School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2023 |
Questions about Bloxham Bowls Club
What is Bloxham Bowls Club's food hygiene rating?
Bloxham Bowls Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 23 March 2023.
Is Bloxham Bowls Club 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 Bloxham Bowls Club last inspected?
Bloxham Bowls Club was last inspected on 23 March 2023, more than 3 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 Bloxham Bowls Club?
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 Bloxham Bowls Club compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and Bloxham Bowls Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Bloxham Bowls Club 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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