Itsu food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cherwell
Itsu 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 19 September 2025, 9 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: 21A Pingle Drive, Bicester, OX26 6WD
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts Itsu 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% | ← Itsu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Itsu 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 Itsu, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brilliant Punjabi by Dipna Anand Mobile caterer | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Fortnum & Mason Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Humble Crumble Retailers - other | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Lindt & Sprungli (UK) Ltd Retailers - other | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Creperie Angelie Other catering premises | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Bear St Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Cecconi’s Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| La Tua Pasta Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
Questions about Itsu
What is Itsu's food hygiene rating?
Itsu has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 19 September 2025.
Is Itsu 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 Itsu last inspected?
Itsu was last inspected on 19 September 2025, 9 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 Itsu?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Itsu compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and Itsu is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Itsu 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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