Superdrug food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Oxfordshire
Superdrug 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 17 April 2026, 2 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: 21 Orchard Street, Didcot, Oxon, OX11 7LG
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
That puts Superdrug among the 808 places in South Oxfordshire holding top marks, 71% 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 | 808 | 71% | ← Superdrug | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 120 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Superdrug 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 Superdrug, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| KFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 December 2025 |
| Muffin Break Didcot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Poundland Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2023 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Nandos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
Questions about Superdrug
What is Superdrug's food hygiene rating?
Superdrug has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 17 April 2026.
Is Superdrug 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 Superdrug last inspected?
Superdrug was last inspected on 17 April 2026, 2 months 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 Superdrug?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Superdrug compare to other places in South Oxfordshire?
71% of the 1,136 rated food businesses in South Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Superdrug is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects Superdrug 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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