Annies Tearoom food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cherwell
Annies Tearoom holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 April 2025, 14 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Annies Tea Room Canal Yard Canal Road, Thrupp, OX5 1JZ
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts Annies Tearoom 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% | ← Annies Tearoom | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Annies Tearoom 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 Annies Tearoom, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boat Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| The Jolly Boatman Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| The Highwayman Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Oxford Diocesan Board Of Finance Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Bankside Bites (Takeway) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| The Early Years Nursery Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Add Extra Years Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2021 |
| Co-op Swift Shop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
Questions about Annies Tearoom
What is Annies Tearoom's food hygiene rating?
Annies Tearoom has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 20 April 2025.
Is Annies Tearoom 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Annies Tearoom last inspected?
Annies Tearoom was last inspected on 20 April 2025, 14 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 Annies Tearoom?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Annies Tearoom compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and Annies Tearoom is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Annies Tearoom 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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