Oxford takeaway given five-star food hygiene rating

Inspectors rated Chicken Cottage on Cowley Road as ‘very good’ across all areas, including food handling, cleanliness, and management of food safety.

This marks the third consecutive time the Oxford store has achieved a five-star food hygiene rating.

In-store management representatives Mr Alam and Mr Sadat said: “We achieved this rating through strict daily cleaning schedules, consistent hygiene checks, and a strong culture of accountability across the entire team.

“Most importantly fresh, unfrozen ingredients are delivered regularly, and we maintain strict temperature control and storage procedures at all times to ensure the highest quality.”

They also emphasised the store’s pest control measures.

Mr Alam and Mr Sadat said: “Pest control is in place with a local business who visit our site every 2 weeks for inspections across all areas of our premises & everything is documented.”

Staff training was also highlighted as a key part of maintaining standards.

Mr Alam and Mr Sadat added: “All staff are trained to a minimum of Level 2 EHO food hygiene certification, with ongoing refresher training to maintain consistently high standards.

“This third consecutive 5-star rating reflects the consistency, discipline, and teamwork that underpin everything we do.”

Chicken Cottage is a fast-food chain that sells fried or grilled chicken, chips, burgers, wings and other things in a ‘no-nonsense setting’, according to the website.