1,284 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 72.2% 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. 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 1,284 registered food businesses for South Oxfordshire. Of these, 1,168 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 72.2% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. The snapshot contains 4 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.
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.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cashmere Continental Foods & Cosmetics | OX11 8AB | 1 | Jan 19, 2026 |
| Lusso | OX11 7LG | 1 | May 12, 2026 |
| Pad Thai Rising Sun | OX9 2BZ | 1 | Jun 03, 2026 |
| Sir Charles Napier | OX39 4BX | 1 | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Aboki 1935 Cafe | OX11 7LE | 2 | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Advanced Compressor Engineering Services | OX44 7XZ | 2 | Nov 27, 2025 |
| Bistro at the Boathouse | RG9 1AZ | 2 | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Deniz Kebab | OX11 8HZ | 2 | Sep 08, 2026 |
| Diamond Convenience Store | OX11 6FH | 2 | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Indian Dream | OX11 8QL | 2 | May 19, 2025 |
| Kingfisher Fish & Chips | OX49 5PU | 2 | Feb 04, 2026 |
| Memories of Bengal | OX10 9LQ | 2 | Jul 08, 2026 |
| Sandy Lane Farm | OX9 2LA | 2 | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Savaforce (UK) | OX10 7QA | 2 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Shepherds Hut | OX10 6HQ | 2 | Jun 17, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 843 food businesses in South Oxfordshire with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 72.2% 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.