Eleven eateries in Banbury and Bicester have been awarded the top food hygiene rating of five following recent inspections.

A rating of five means the hygiene standards are very good and fully comply with the law, according to the Food Standards Agency.

Eight eateries falling under the restaurants, cafes and canteens category impressed inspectors and were given the top score.

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Among these were The Red Cow in Chesterton, Waterfall Elior Limited on Foxhall Court School Lane in Banbury, Cafe 144 Ltd at Bicester Heritage in Bicester, The Broken Fork Kebab House on North Street in Bicester and Bicester Ex-Servicemans Club on Sheep Street in Bicester.

The Ugly Mug on Church Lane in Banbury, Starbucks at Bicester Service Station and Cream Of The Crop, which has a private address, were also awarded the top score.

Three takeaways were awarded five stars following recent inspections, which were: Vintage Teas in Lock29 in Banbury, Queensway Fish Shop on Mewburn Road in Banbury, Oxfordshire and Imperial Garden on North Street in Bicester.