The Trigger Pond food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cherwell
The Trigger Pond 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 30 October 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: The Trigger Pond Inn Bicester Road, Bucknell, OX27 7NE
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts The Trigger Pond 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 Trigger Pond | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Trigger Pond 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 Trigger Pond, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bicester Community Hub Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2022 |
| Nisa local Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Kent Hon Chinese Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Krazy Kids Out Of School Care School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2023 |
| OCC Catering Services @ Bure Park Primary School School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Busy Bees @ Bicester School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Co-op Swift Shop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Bure Farm Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
Questions about The Trigger Pond
What is The Trigger Pond's food hygiene rating?
The Trigger Pond has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 30 October 2024.
Is The Trigger Pond 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 Trigger Pond last inspected?
The Trigger Pond was last inspected on 30 October 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 Trigger Pond?
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 The Trigger Pond compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and The Trigger Pond is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects The Trigger Pond 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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