Londis Bloxham service station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cherwell
Londis Bloxham service station holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 17 February 2026, 4 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: Bloxham Service Station South Newington Road, Bloxham, OX15 4QF
How it compares in Cherwell
In Cherwell, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Londis Bloxham service station sits behind roughly 977 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 977 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 157 | 13% | ← Londis Bloxham service station | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Londis Bloxham service station 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 Londis Bloxham service station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys Thursday Club Other catering premises | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Virginia House Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2020 |
| Godswell Park Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| The Joiners Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Red Lion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 26 June 2025 |
| Bloxham Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Bloxham Primary School Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Fresh Start Catering @ Bloxham Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
Questions about Londis Bloxham service station
What is Londis Bloxham service station's food hygiene rating?
Londis Bloxham service station has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cherwell Council on 17 February 2026.
Is Londis Bloxham service station safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Londis Bloxham service station last inspected?
Londis Bloxham service station was last inspected on 17 February 2026, 4 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 Londis Bloxham service station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Londis Bloxham service station compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, while Londis Bloxham service station holds a 4. 157 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Londis Bloxham service station 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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