Seven food establishments in the Oxford area have banked top scores following hygiene inspections.

The Mill Cafe at the Community Centre in Baynhams Drive in Wolvercote was handed a five-out-of-five after an inspection on December 13 from the Food Standards Agency.

And in central Oxford, the Society Cafe at Union House in St Michael's Street and Black Sheep Coffee in the High Street both bagged top marks as well.

This was following their respective inspections on December 18 and January 3.

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The Grapes in George Street, The Jolly Postboys in Florence Park Road, and The Castle in Paradise Street, received the maximum scores following assessments on December 13, December 15 and December 20.

The Chinese takeaway Panda House in Hollow Way also received its five-out-of-five score after being inspected on January 3.

Food hygiene inspections in Oxford are conducted by the Food Standards Agency in conjunction with Oxford City Council.