Asda Express PFS Banbury food hygiene rating
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Asda Express PFS Banbury holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 October 2017, more than 8 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: Banbury Service Station Oxford Road, Bodicote, OX15 4AB
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts Asda Express PFS Banbury 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% | ← Asda Express PFS Banbury | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Asda Express PFS Banbury 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 Asda Express PFS Banbury, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler’s Catering Service’s Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Chasewell Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2023 |
| Banbury Lodge Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| All The Good Stuff Ltd Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Banbury RFC Ltd Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Cotswold Dining t/a Farm & Table Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Blessed George Napier School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
Questions about Asda Express PFS Banbury
What is Asda Express PFS Banbury's food hygiene rating?
Asda Express PFS Banbury has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 9 October 2017.
Is Asda Express PFS Banbury 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Asda Express PFS Banbury last inspected?
Asda Express PFS Banbury was last inspected on 9 October 2017, more than 8 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 Asda Express PFS Banbury?
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 Asda Express PFS Banbury compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and Asda Express PFS Banbury is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Asda Express PFS Banbury 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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Asda Express PFS Banbury is one of 16 rated food businesses in Bodicote. See every hygiene rating in Bodicote →
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