The Lamb Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cherwell
The Lamb Inn 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 4 November 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: 59 - 61 Sheep Street, Bicester, OX26 6JW
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts The Lamb Inn 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 Lamb Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Lamb Inn 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 Lamb Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bicester Ex-Servicemans Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Coffee #1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Mizu Japanese Izakaya Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Bicester Christian Action Limited Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2022 |
| Bocabicester Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Denis Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2023 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Holland and Barrett Retailers - other | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2023 |
Questions about The Lamb Inn
What is The Lamb Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Lamb Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 4 November 2024.
Is The Lamb Inn 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 Lamb Inn last inspected?
The Lamb Inn was last inspected on 4 November 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 Lamb Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Lamb Inn compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and The Lamb Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects The Lamb Inn 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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