Penguin Fish & Chips food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · West Oxfordshire
Penguin Fish & Chips 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 30 April 2025, 14 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: 125 Burwell Drive, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 5LP
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
That puts Penguin Fish & Chips among the 957 places in West Oxfordshire holding top marks, 94% 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 | 957 | 94% | ← Penguin Fish & Chips | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 42 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 110 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 Penguin Fish & Chips 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 Penguin Fish & Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| McDonald's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2024 |
| B&B's Breakfast And Burgers Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| B&Q Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Kids Planet Witney School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Barry's Food Stores LTD Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Marmaris Kebab And Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Millers Grange Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
Questions about Penguin Fish & Chips
What is Penguin Fish & Chips's food hygiene rating?
Penguin Fish & Chips has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 30 April 2025.
Is Penguin Fish & Chips 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 Penguin Fish & Chips last inspected?
Penguin Fish & Chips was last inspected on 30 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Oxfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Penguin Fish & Chips?
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 Penguin Fish & Chips compare to other places in West Oxfordshire?
94% of the 1,013 rated food businesses in West Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Penguin Fish & Chips is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects Penguin Fish & Chips 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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