Wai Lam House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cherwell
Wai Lam House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 85 Chatsworth Drive, Banbury, OX16 9YJ
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts Wai Lam House 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% | ← Wai Lam House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Wai Lam House 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 Wai Lam House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chasewell Playgroup Caring Premises | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2023 |
| Banbury Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Banbury Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2017 |
| Carpenter Catering Ltd at The Horton General Hospital Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Blessed George Napier School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Butler’s Catering Service’s Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Easington Post Office Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2015 |
Questions about Wai Lam House
What is Wai Lam House's food hygiene rating?
Wai Lam House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 9 January 2025.
Is Wai Lam House 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wai Lam House last inspected?
Wai Lam House was last inspected on 9 January 2025, 18 months 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 Wai Lam House?
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 Wai Lam House compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and Wai Lam House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Wai Lam House 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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