The Foresters Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cherwell
The Foresters Bar 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 April 2024, more than 2 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: Foresters Hall Club Marlborough House 69 High Street, Kidlington, OX5 2DN
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts The Foresters Bar 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% | ← The Foresters Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Foresters Bar 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 The Foresters Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Tulasi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Tesco Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2020 |
| Albert Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Stanley's Sweets and Treats Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2023 |
| Co-op Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2023 |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc Retailers - other | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2015 |
| Red Lion Retailers - other | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
Questions about The Foresters Bar
What is The Foresters Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Foresters Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 24 April 2024.
Is The Foresters Bar 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 The Foresters Bar last inspected?
The Foresters Bar was last inspected on 24 April 2024, more than 2 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 The Foresters Bar?
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 The Foresters Bar compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and The Foresters Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects The Foresters Bar 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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