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Botley Kebabs food hygiene rating

Mobile caterer · Oxford City

Botley Kebabs holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.

The rating: 5 - Very good

The rating dates from 27 February 2019, more than 7 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: Street Trading Site 8 Junction With Botley Road, Cripley Road, Oxford, OX2 0AB

How it compares in Oxford City

That puts Botley Kebabs among the 1,206 places in Oxford City holding top marks, 87% 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.

Every rated food business in Oxford City
5 out of 5 1,206 87% ← Botley Kebabs
4 out of 5 116 8%
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

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 Botley Kebabs 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

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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
Al-Shami Lebanese Restaurant And Richmond Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.4 miles away 5 - Very good 22 August 2024
Benugo Cafe At John Lewis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.5 miles away 5 - Very good 3 April 2024

Questions about Botley Kebabs

What is Botley Kebabs's food hygiene rating?

Botley Kebabs has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oxford City Council on 27 February 2019.

Is Botley Kebabs 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.

When was Botley Kebabs last inspected?

Botley Kebabs was last inspected on 27 February 2019, more than 7 years 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 Botley Kebabs?

The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Botley Kebabs compare to other places in Oxford City?

87% of the 1,381 rated food businesses in Oxford City hold the top rating of 5, and Botley Kebabs is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Oxford City Council inspects Botley Kebabs 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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