An Oxford Indian restaurant has been hit with a low food hygiene rating.

Chutneys Indian Brasserie at 36 St Michael's Street was given the minimum score of zero-out-of-five after an inspection last month.

A zero-out-of-five star rating means that 'urgent improvement' is needed at the establishment.

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The score comes after an assessment on September 21, the Food Standards Agency's website shows.

It means that of Oxford's 416 restaurants, cafes and canteens with ratings, 354 (85 per cent) have ratings of five and just one has a zero rating.

The Food Standards Agency is in charge of inspecting and rating hospitality venues on a zero to five scale, zero is the lowest score and five is the highest.

The inspectors judged the restaurant with regard to hygienic food handling, cleanliness and the condition of facilities and management of food safety.

The restaurant has been contacted for comment.