1,236 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 70.5% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in South Oxfordshire are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. 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.
South Oxfordshire currently has 1,236 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,144 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 70.5% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. There are currently 5 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require 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.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd Thame | OX9 3SB | 1 | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Britwell Farm Shop | OX49 5LG | 1 | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Cashmere Continental Foods & Cosmetics | OX11 8AB | 1 | Jul 02, 2025 |
| Chinese Cottage | OX11 8QL | 1 | Sep 10, 2025 |
| Meisaku Japanese restaurant | OX11 8RQ | 1 | Nov 11, 2025 |
| ABOKI-1935 CAFE | OX11 7LE | 2 | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Advanced Comprehensive Engineering Services Limite | OX44 7XZ | 2 | Nov 27, 2025 |
| Deniz Kebab | OX11 8HZ | 2 | May 19, 2025 |
| Diamond Convenience Store | OX11 6FH | 2 | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Full House Chinese Takeaway and Fish and Chips | RG9 1AH | 2 | Feb 14, 2025 |
| Indian Dream | OX11 8QL | 2 | May 19, 2025 |
| Kingfisher Fish & Chips | OX49 5PU | 2 | Feb 04, 2026 |
| Nettlebed Lunch Club | RG9 5DD | 2 | Nov 05, 2024 |
| Nettlebed Village Club | RG9 5DD | 2 | Aug 29, 2024 |
| Sandy Lane Farm | OX9 2LA | 2 | Dec 11, 2025 |
There are currently 807 food businesses in South Oxfordshire with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 70.5% 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.
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.
Inspection frequency in South Oxfordshire 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.