Taylors food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Vale of White Horse
Taylors 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 22 October 2025, 8 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: 10 Elms Parade Botley, Oxford, Oxon, OX2 9LG
How it compares in Vale of White Horse
That puts Taylors among the 764 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 | 764 | 81% | ← Taylors | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 115 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 102 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 Taylors 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 Taylors, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botley community kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Alden's Meatmaster Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Alden's Fishmarket Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Booker Cash And Carry Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| Botley Kebabs Mobile caterer | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2019 |
| Cherwell House School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| Baxterstorey At Said Business School School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
Questions about Taylors
What is Taylors's food hygiene rating?
Taylors has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of White Horse Council on 22 October 2025.
Is Taylors 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 Taylors last inspected?
Taylors was last inspected on 22 October 2025, 8 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 Taylors?
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 Taylors compare to other places in Vale of White Horse?
81% of the 940 rated food businesses in Vale of White Horse hold the top rating of 5, and Taylors is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of White Horse Council inspects Taylors 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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