Oxtale food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Dover
Oxtale holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 February 2025, 17 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: The Ox Tale Butchers Upper Street, Kingsdown, CT14 8BJ
How it compares in Dover
That puts Oxtale among the 892 places in Dover holding top marks, 82% 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 | 892 | 82% | ← Oxtale | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 113 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 112 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 Oxtale 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 Oxtale, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Kingsdown Newsagents Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2019 |
| Glendale Lodge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
Questions about Oxtale
What is Oxtale's food hygiene rating?
Oxtale has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dover Council on 6 February 2025.
Is Oxtale 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Oxtale last inspected?
Oxtale was last inspected on 6 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dover Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Oxtale?
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 Oxtale compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, and Oxtale is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects Oxtale 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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