Smarts Take Away food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Oxford City
Smarts Take Away 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 5 February 2024, more than 2 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: 11 Knights Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 6HU
How it compares in Oxford City
That puts Smarts Take Away among the 1,205 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.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,205 | 87% | ← Smarts Take Away | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Smarts Take Away 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 Smarts Take Away, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delteys Supermarket Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Communi-Tea Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Chillies Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| Daybreak Oxford Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Dovecote Children \& Families Project Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2023 |
| Blackbird Leys Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2022 |
| Burger King Drive Thru Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
Questions about Smarts Take Away
What is Smarts Take Away's food hygiene rating?
Smarts Take Away has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oxford City Council on 5 February 2024.
Is Smarts Take Away 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 Smarts Take Away last inspected?
Smarts Take Away was last inspected on 5 February 2024, more than 2 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 Smarts Take Away?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Smarts Take Away compare to other places in Oxford City?
87% of the 1,380 rated food businesses in Oxford City hold the top rating of 5, and Smarts Take Away is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford City Council inspects Smarts Take Away 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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