A Taste Of China food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Oxford City
A Taste Of China holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 July 2025, 11 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 51 Covered Market, Market Street, Oxford, OX1 3DX
How it compares in Oxford City
That puts A Taste Of China among the 1,206 places in Oxford City holding top marks, 87% 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 | 1,206 | 87% | ← A Taste Of China | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 116 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 156 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 A Taste Of China 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 A Taste Of China, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Alpha Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Ben's Cookies Other catering premises | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2024 |
| Brothers Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2022 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2024 |
| Bear Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Bird & Blend Tea Co Retailers - other | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
Questions about A Taste Of China
What is A Taste Of China's food hygiene rating?
A Taste Of China has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oxford City Council on 24 July 2025.
Is A Taste Of China 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was A Taste Of China last inspected?
A Taste Of China was last inspected on 24 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Oxford City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at A Taste Of China?
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 A Taste Of China compare to other places in Oxford City?
87% of the 1,381 rated food businesses in Oxford City hold the top rating of 5, and A Taste Of China is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford City Council inspects A Taste Of China 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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