HeartyEarth food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Oxford City
HeartyEarth 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 13 January 2026, 5 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: Westgate Hotel, 1 Botley Road, Oxford, OX2 0AA
How it compares in Oxford City
In Oxford City, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so HeartyEarth sits behind roughly 1,206 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,206 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 116 | 8% | ← HeartyEarth | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 HeartyEarth 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 HeartyEarth, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botley Kebabs Mobile caterer | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2019 |
| Baxterstorey At Said Business School School/college/university | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Alden's Meatmaster Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Alden's Fishmarket Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Booker Cash And Carry Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| Banana Tree Oxford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Benugo Cafe At John Lewis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2024 |
Questions about HeartyEarth
What is HeartyEarth's food hygiene rating?
HeartyEarth has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Oxford City Council on 13 January 2026.
Is HeartyEarth 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 HeartyEarth last inspected?
HeartyEarth was last inspected on 13 January 2026, 5 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 HeartyEarth?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does HeartyEarth compare to other places in Oxford City?
87% of the 1,381 rated food businesses in Oxford City hold the top rating of 5, while HeartyEarth holds a 4. 116 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford City Council inspects HeartyEarth 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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