Il Botanico food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Oxford City
Il Botanico holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 9 Windmill Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 7BW
How it compares in Oxford City
That puts Il Botanico 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% | ← Il Botanico | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Il Botanico 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 Il Botanico, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babylon House Of Shawarma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| Asian Mama The Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Cafe Bonjour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
| Beirut Lebanese Other catering premises | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Bhoomi Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| ABC Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Belota Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
Questions about Il Botanico
What is Il Botanico's food hygiene rating?
Il Botanico has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oxford City Council on 16 October 2024.
Is Il Botanico 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Il Botanico last inspected?
Il Botanico was last inspected on 16 October 2024, 20 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 Il Botanico?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Il Botanico 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 Il Botanico is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford City Council inspects Il Botanico 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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