Tropic Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cherwell
Tropic Bar 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 26 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 A8 Pioneer Square Manorsfield Road, Bicester, OX26 6EX
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts Tropic Bar 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% | ← Tropic Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Tropic Bar 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 Tropic Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bicester Ex-Servicemans Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Monty's Burger Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Nandos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Bicester Christian Action Limited Retailers - other | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2022 |
| Coffee #1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Mizu Japanese Izakaya Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Bocabicester Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
Questions about Tropic Bar
What is Tropic Bar's food hygiene rating?
Tropic Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 26 April 2023.
Is Tropic Bar 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 Tropic Bar last inspected?
Tropic Bar was last inspected on 26 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 Tropic Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Tropic Bar compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and Tropic Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Tropic Bar 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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