Food Hygiene Ratings in Oxford City

1,513 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 87.0% rated "very good".

1,513
Businesses
4.8/5
Average Rating
15
Rated 0 or 1
87.0%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good87.0%1,173
Good8.8%118
Satisfactory2.2%30
Improvement Needed0.9%12
Major Improvement0.8%11
Urgent Improvement0.3%4

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen48832.3%
Other catering premises23615.6%
Retailers - other20613.6%
School/college/university1439.5%
Pub/bar/nightclub1348.9%
Takeaway/sandwich shop875.8%
Caring Premises704.6%
Mobile caterer604.0%

Food hygiene ratings in Oxford City are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

The source snapshot contains 1,513 registered food businesses for Oxford City. Of these, 1,348 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 87.0% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. The snapshot contains 15 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Source snapshots

Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Baweja SuperstoreOX1 4TQ0Apr 28, 2026
Beeyoutiful CafeOX4 3UX0Sep 03, 2026
Peppers BurgersOX2 6EA0Mar 31, 2026
Track & TonicOX1 1HU0Aug 05, 2026
Caramba Cafe At The Oxford English CentreOX2 6PR1Jul 25, 2025
Chutneys Indian BrasserieOX1 2EB1Aug 13, 2026
High Street CafeOX1 4BA1Oct 28, 2025
Khalifa SupermarketOX4 1JE1May 28, 2026
LondisOX3 0EL1Aug 22, 2024
Middle East SupermarketOX4 2DU1Mar 16, 2023
Najar's PlaceOX1 3LU1Mar 19, 2026
Region To SeasonOX4 6HS1Mar 10, 2026
Rick's DinerOX4 1JB1Mar 12, 2026
Thornhill CoffeeOX3 8DP1Aug 29, 2024
Wolvercote LocalOX2 8NY1Aug 18, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Oxford City have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 1,173 food businesses in Oxford City with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 87.0% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Oxford City?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Oxford City?+

Inspection frequency in Oxford City depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies