Saudia's Taste of Jamaica food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Vale of White Horse
Saudia's Taste of Jamaica holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 16 December 2025, 6 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: Unit 1-2 Area C Radley Road Industrial Estate, Radley Road, Abingdon, OX14 3RY
How it compares in Vale of White Horse
In Vale of White Horse, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Saudia's Taste of Jamaica sits behind roughly 764 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 764 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 115 | 12% | ← Saudia's Taste of Jamaica | |
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 101 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Saudia's Taste of Jamaica 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.
Questions about Saudia's Taste of Jamaica
What is Saudia's Taste of Jamaica's food hygiene rating?
Saudia's Taste of Jamaica has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Vale of White Horse Council on 16 December 2025.
Is Saudia's Taste of Jamaica safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Saudia's Taste of Jamaica last inspected?
Saudia's Taste of Jamaica was last inspected on 16 December 2025, 6 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 Saudia's Taste of Jamaica?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Saudia's Taste of Jamaica compare to other places in Vale of White Horse?
81% of the 941 rated food businesses in Vale of White Horse hold the top rating of 5, while Saudia's Taste of Jamaica holds a 4. 115 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of White Horse Council inspects Saudia's Taste of Jamaica 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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