R J Taylor & Son food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cherwell
R J Taylor & Son holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 25 February 2020, more than 6 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: Brook Farm Ploughley Road, Arncott, OX25 1NY
How it compares in Cherwell
In Cherwell, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so R J Taylor & Son sits behind roughly 977 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 977 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 157 | 13% | ← R J Taylor & Son | |
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 103 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 Generally satisfactory
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 R J Taylor & Son 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 R J Taylor & Son, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safari Garden (The Plough) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2023 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 29 April 2026 |
| Five Acres Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
Questions about R J Taylor & Son
What is R J Taylor & Son's food hygiene rating?
R J Taylor & Son has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cherwell Council on 25 February 2020.
Is R J Taylor & Son 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was R J Taylor & Son last inspected?
R J Taylor & Son was last inspected on 25 February 2020, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cherwell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at R J Taylor & Son?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does R J Taylor & Son compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, while R J Taylor & Son holds a 4. 157 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects R J Taylor & Son 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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