Cotswold Baking food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · West Oxfordshire
Cotswold Baking holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 January 2017, more than 9 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 A3, Heath Farm, Banbury Road, OX7 4BN
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
That puts Cotswold Baking among the 957 places in West Oxfordshire holding top marks, 94% 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 | 957 | 94% | ← Cotswold Baking | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 42 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 110 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 Cotswold Baking 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 Cotswold Baking, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark's Cotswold Bakery Retailers - other | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| The Boxing Hare Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Packed Meal Prep Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2024 |
Questions about Cotswold Baking
What is Cotswold Baking's food hygiene rating?
Cotswold Baking has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 30 January 2017.
Is Cotswold Baking 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cotswold Baking last inspected?
Cotswold Baking was last inspected on 30 January 2017, more than 9 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Oxfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cotswold Baking?
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 Cotswold Baking compare to other places in West Oxfordshire?
94% of the 1,013 rated food businesses in West Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Cotswold Baking is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects Cotswold Baking 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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