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Business information

Gwens canal side cafe

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen

5 – Very good Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS) Inspected 8 October 2026

Inspection findings

Hygienic food handling: Good (score 5)
Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building: Good (score 5)
Management of food safety: Good (score 5)

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Address

Cafe At Banbury Museum And Gallery Castle QuayBanburyOxfordshireOX16 2PQ

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Official FSA listing

Rated by

Cherwell food safety team

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Council food team email: [email protected]

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About this record

Inspection date: 8 October 2026
Data checked: 5 November 2026, 03:01
FSA extract: 4 November 2026
First seen: 6 October 2026, 20:39
FHRSID: 1988073
Council ref.: 78719

Changes observed by Food Ratings

Rating changed 31 October 2026, 03:01
Awaiting inspection → 5 (Very good) · inspected 8 October 2026

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