The Bowling Green

Banbury

Heads up: The Bowling Green no longer shows up in the latest Food Standards Agency data for West Northamptonshire. It may have closed, changed its name or moved. The rating below is the last one the FSA published for it.

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 27 August 2019 by West Northamptonshire.

What does this rating mean?

The Bowling Green in Banbury has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

The Bowling Green Inn,
Overthorpe Road,
Banbury,
OX17 2XA

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Bowling Green. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Bowling Green?

Food hygiene at The Bowling Green is inspected by West Northamptonshire, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Bowling Green

What is The Bowling Green’s food hygiene rating?

The Bowling Green has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 27 August 2019.

When was The Bowling Green last inspected?

The Bowling Green was last inspected by West Northamptonshire on 27 August 2019.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.

Has The Bowling Green closed down?

The Bowling Green no longer appears in the latest Food Standards Agency data for West Northamptonshire, which usually means it has closed, changed name or moved. The rating shown here is the last one the FSA published for it.