Blessed George Napier @ St Josephs food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cherwell
Blessed George Napier @ St Josephs holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 March 2023, more than 3 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: St Josephs Catholic Primary School Fiennes Road, Banbury, OX16 0ET
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts Blessed George Napier @ St Josephs 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% | ← Blessed George Napier @ St Josephs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Blessed George Napier @ St Josephs 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 Blessed George Napier @ St Josephs, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleverchefs Catering Ltd School/college/university | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Banbury Children and Family Centre Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| A & C Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Dhwanee Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2023 |
| BB Wine Store Limited T/A One Stop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2023 |
| C J Harper Butchers Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2022 |
| Breakfast & A.S.C. @ Queensway School Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
Questions about Blessed George Napier @ St Josephs
What is Blessed George Napier @ St Josephs's food hygiene rating?
Blessed George Napier @ St Josephs has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 14 March 2023.
Is Blessed George Napier @ St Josephs 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Blessed George Napier @ St Josephs last inspected?
Blessed George Napier @ St Josephs was last inspected on 14 March 2023, more than 3 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 Blessed George Napier @ St Josephs?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Blessed George Napier @ St Josephs compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and Blessed George Napier @ St Josephs is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Blessed George Napier @ St Josephs 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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