The Butty Box food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · West Oxfordshire
The Butty Box 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 3 July 2024, more than 2 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: 3 Ramillies House, Alvescot Road, Carterton, OX18 3DW
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
That puts The Butty Box among the 957 places in West Oxfordshire holding top marks, 94% 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 | 957 | 94% | ← The Butty Box | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 42 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 110 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 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 The Butty Box 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 The Butty Box, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aangon Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Dolce Vita Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 6 August 2025 |
| Lynwood And Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| No.1 Sweet Spot Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Siege Of Orleans Pub/bar/nightclub | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2022 |
| Bread Bin Retailers - other | 54 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 27 November 2025 |
| Grapes And Tomatoes Trading Company Pub/bar/nightclub | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2021 |
Questions about The Butty Box
What is The Butty Box's food hygiene rating?
The Butty Box has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 3 July 2024.
Is The Butty Box 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 The Butty Box last inspected?
The Butty Box was last inspected on 3 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Oxfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Butty Box?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Butty Box compare to other places in West Oxfordshire?
94% of the 1,013 rated food businesses in West Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Butty Box is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects The Butty Box 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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