Marks And Spencer PLC food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cherwell
Marks And Spencer PLC holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 April 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: Unit 11 Banbury Gateway Acorn Way, Banbury, OX16 3AB
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts Marks And Spencer PLC 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% | ← Marks And Spencer PLC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Marks And Spencer PLC 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 Marks And Spencer PLC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claire's Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2025 |
| Costa At Next Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2023 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| DB foods Limited Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2023 |
| Dementia Active Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Asda Express PFS Ermont Way Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2020 |
| EMBS Community College School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| ANH Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
Questions about Marks And Spencer PLC
What is Marks And Spencer PLC's food hygiene rating?
Marks And Spencer PLC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 24 April 2023.
Is Marks And Spencer PLC 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Marks And Spencer PLC last inspected?
Marks And Spencer PLC was last inspected on 24 April 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 Marks And Spencer PLC?
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 Marks And Spencer PLC compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and Marks And Spencer PLC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Marks And Spencer PLC 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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