Peking Chef food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · West Oxfordshire
Peking Chef 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 16 October 2025, 8 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: 8 The Tower Centre, Alvescot Road, Carterton, OX18 3JG
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
That puts Peking Chef 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% | ← Peking Chef | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Peking Chef, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grapes And Tomatoes Trading Company Pub/bar/nightclub | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2021 |
| Burgers And Brews Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Carterton Kebab Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Mohan Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Bread Bin Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 27 November 2025 |
| Siege Of Orleans Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2022 |
| Dolce Vita Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 6 August 2025 |
Questions about Peking Chef
What is Peking Chef's food hygiene rating?
Peking Chef has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 16 October 2025.
Is Peking Chef 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 Peking Chef last inspected?
Peking Chef was last inspected on 16 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Oxfordshire Council rather than by the business.
How does Peking Chef 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 Peking Chef is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects Peking Chef 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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Peking Chef is one of 76 rated food businesses in Carterton. See every hygiene rating in Carterton →
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