A takeaway has improved its hygiene rating after a damning inspection.

Popular Chinese Takeaway at Hempton Road, Deddington, near Banbury, has received a new rating of three after previously being given a score of zero by inspectors who demanded the premises be deep cleaned immediately.

The report said: "It is important that a two-stage cleaning procedure is used.

"The first stage will entail removal of dirt and debris from the surface. For this you can use hot, soapy water with a detergent.

"The second stage is the disinfecting stage. If you are using a sanitiser, you must use it twice."

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Following a re-inspection on January 5 2024 it was rated 'good' for cleanliness and condition of facilities and building.

Hygienic food handling and management of food safety were rated 'generally satisfactory', the Food Standards Agency website shows.

The owner's son Isaac Wong said: "Since then my father has done the necessary work to raise our hygiene rating."

In March 2022 the takeaway also received a three-out-of-five food hygiene rating which means it is 'generally satisfactory'.