The Flying Saucer food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Vale of White Horse
The Flying Saucer 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 21 February 2025, 18 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.
93% of rated food businesses in Vale of White Horse score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Vale of White Horse ratings →
Address: Trident Business Park Basil Hill Road, Didcot, Oxon, OX11 7HJ
How it compares in Vale of White Horse
That puts The Flying Saucer among the 782 places in Vale of White Horse holding top marks, 81% 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 | 782 | 81% | ← The Flying Saucer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 116 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 50 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 83 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 The Flying Saucer 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 Flying Saucer, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cow Shed Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2026 |
| SOFEA - Nourish & Flourish Other catering premises | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Didcot Railway Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Stephen Freeman Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2020 |
| Smarts Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| The Bounce Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2025 |
| Londis Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2023 |
Questions about The Flying Saucer
What is The Flying Saucer's food hygiene rating?
The Flying Saucer has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of White Horse Council on 21 February 2025.
Is The Flying Saucer 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 Flying Saucer last inspected?
The Flying Saucer was last inspected on 21 February 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Vale of White Horse Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Flying Saucer?
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 The Flying Saucer compare to other places in Vale of White Horse?
81% of the 960 rated food businesses in Vale of White Horse hold the top rating of 5, and The Flying Saucer is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of White Horse Council inspects The Flying Saucer 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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The Flying Saucer is one of 273 rated food businesses in Oxon. See every hygiene rating in Oxon →
Vale of White Horse inspects and rates 1,043 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Vale of White Horse →
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