Spice Box food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Oxford City
Spice Box 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 21 March 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: Unit 16, The Chiltern Small Business Centre, 198 Garsington Road, OX4 6NG
How it compares in Oxford City
That puts Spice Box 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.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,206 | 87% | ← Spice Box | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Spice Box 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 Spice Box, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King Drive Thru Takeaway/sandwich shop | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2022 |
| Cafe Connect Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Best One T/A Wiggleys Corner Shop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2020 |
| Bunnys Bakery Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2023 |
| Blackbird Leys Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Chama Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Cagney's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
Questions about Spice Box
What is Spice Box's food hygiene rating?
Spice Box has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oxford City Council on 21 March 2024.
Is Spice Box 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 Spice Box last inspected?
Spice Box was last inspected on 21 March 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 Spice Box?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spice Box 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 Spice Box is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford City Council inspects Spice Box 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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