Amin Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Oxfordshire
Amin Newsagents holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 May 2021, more than 5 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.
88% of rated food businesses in South Oxfordshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all South Oxfordshire ratings →
Address: 6 Ridgeway Road, Didcot, Oxon, OX11 8HG
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
That puts Amin Newsagents among the 815 places in South Oxfordshire holding top marks, 72% 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 | 815 | 72% | ← Amin Newsagents | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 181 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 116 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 126 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 Amin Newsagents 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 Amin Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Didcot Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Croft Stores Retailers - other | 25 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 January 2025 |
| Golden Circle Takeaway/sandwich shop | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Choi's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 16 October 2025 |
| Broadway Local Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 25 September 2024 |
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Djangos Smoke House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 18 October 2025 |
| The Sandwich Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2024 |
Questions about Amin Newsagents
What is Amin Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
Amin Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 26 May 2021.
Is Amin Newsagents 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Amin Newsagents last inspected?
Amin Newsagents was last inspected on 26 May 2021, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Oxfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Amin Newsagents?
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 Amin Newsagents compare to other places in South Oxfordshire?
72% of the 1,134 rated food businesses in South Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Amin Newsagents is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects Amin Newsagents 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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Amin Newsagents is one of 427 rated food businesses in Oxon. See every hygiene rating in Oxon →
South Oxfordshire inspects and rates 1,260 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in South Oxfordshire →
The official record is held by the council: https://www.southoxon.gov.uk
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