Saucy Al's food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · West Oxfordshire
Saucy Al's holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 April 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: Downs Farm, Westwell, Burford, OX18 4JY
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
That puts Saucy Al's 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% | ← Saucy Al's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Saucy Al's 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 Saucy Al's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peach And Pudding Catering Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Westwell Downs Events Ltd Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Eastleach Downs Organic Farm Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Upton Smokery Shop Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Oak Tree Restaurant - Cotswold Wildlife Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| The Cotswold Home Caring Premises | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| The Country Kiwi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| The Site Shop Retailers - other | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2024 |
Questions about Saucy Al's
What is Saucy Al's's food hygiene rating?
Saucy Al's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 16 April 2024.
Is Saucy Al's 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Saucy Al's last inspected?
Saucy Al's was last inspected on 16 April 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 Saucy Al's?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Saucy Al's 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 Saucy Al's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects Saucy Al's 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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