Ava House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Cherwell
Ava House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 October 2013, more than 12 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: Ava House 23 Churchill Road, Bicester, OX26 4TR
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts Ava 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% | ← Ava 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 Ava 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 Ava House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bassett Big Fish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Cooper School School/college/university | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Inspire Community Hub Retailers - other | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) Other catering premises | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2023 |
| Dolce Education Catering School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Bambooh Bicester Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
Questions about Ava House
What is Ava House's food hygiene rating?
Ava House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 9 October 2013.
Is Ava 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ava House last inspected?
Ava House was last inspected on 9 October 2013, more than 12 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 Ava 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 Ava House compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and Ava House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Ava 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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