Carterton Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · West Oxfordshire
Carterton Fish Bar 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 27 January 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: 14 Alvescot Road, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3JH
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
That puts Carterton Fish Bar 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% | ← Carterton Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Carterton Fish Bar 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 Carterton Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2018 |
| Carterton Social Centre Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2018 |
| The Terra Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Peking Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Burgers And Brews Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Carterton Kebab Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Mohan Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Grapes And Tomatoes Trading Company Pub/bar/nightclub | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2021 |
Questions about Carterton Fish Bar
What is Carterton Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Carterton Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 27 January 2025.
Is Carterton Fish Bar 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 Carterton Fish Bar last inspected?
Carterton Fish Bar was last inspected on 27 January 2025, 17 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 Carterton Fish Bar?
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 Carterton Fish Bar 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 Carterton Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects Carterton Fish Bar 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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