The Old Auctioneer food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cherwell
The Old Auctioneer 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 21 October 2024, 20 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: The Old Auctioneer 44 Parsons Street, Banbury, OX16 5NA
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts The Old Auctioneer 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 Old Auctioneer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Old Auctioneer 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 Old Auctioneer, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash&Flame Steakhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Bao Giang Oriental Supermarket Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2021 |
| Also Known As Pub/bar/nightclub | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2023 |
| 3flavours Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| Dog And Gun Pub/bar/nightclub | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2023 |
| Coffee & Corner Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Good game ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2023 |
| Elite 8 Ball Lounge (Bar only) Pub/bar/nightclub | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
Questions about The Old Auctioneer
What is The Old Auctioneer's food hygiene rating?
The Old Auctioneer has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 21 October 2024.
Is The Old Auctioneer 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 Old Auctioneer last inspected?
The Old Auctioneer was last inspected on 21 October 2024, 20 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 The Old Auctioneer?
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 Old Auctioneer compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Auctioneer is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects The Old Auctioneer 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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