Food hygiene ratings in Oxford City
Oxford City inspects and rates 1,542 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 1,375 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 167 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in Oxford City
Standards here are high: 87% of rated businesses in Oxford City hold the top score of 5, and 96% hold a 4 or better. 27 businesses, 2% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,196 | 87% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 119 | 9% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 2% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
Towns in Oxford City
Food hygiene ratings for each town Oxford City inspects.
- Headington 64 places
Recently inspected in Oxford City
The most recent inspections published by Oxford City, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| OX4S Traditional Hot Food | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2026 |
| Isis Care Centre | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2026 |
| Longlands Care Home | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2026 |
| Eastgate Brasserie | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2026 |
| Gkouri Ltd @ The Varsity Club | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2026 |
| Paul | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2026 |
| Queen's Lane Coffee House | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2026 |
| Saint Clair Valentine Patisserie | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2026 |
| Swoon Gelato | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2026 |
| Taylors | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2026 |
| The Chequers | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2026 |
| The Rose | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in Oxford City
The lowest-rated food businesses in Oxford City are listed below. 4 hold a 0, urgent improvement necessary, the lowest score the scheme gives, and 12 hold a 1. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baweja Superstore | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 28 April 2026 |
| Peppers Burgers | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 31 March 2026 |
| Red Star Chinese Restaurant | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 22 January 2026 |
| Red Sky | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 14 July 2025 |
| Khalifa Supermarket | Other catering premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 May 2026 |
| Najar's Place | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 19 March 2026 |
| Rick's Diner | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 12 March 2026 |
| Region To Season | Other catering premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 10 March 2026 |
| High Street Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 October 2025 |
| O Portuguese | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 31 July 2025 |
| Caramba Cafe At The Oxford English Centre | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 25 July 2025 |
| Karma Restaurant | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 23 April 2025 |
| CC Butchers | Other catering premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 11 February 2025 |
| Thornhill Coffee | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 29 August 2024 |
| Londis | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 22 August 2024 |
| Middle East Supermarket | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 16 March 2023 |
Questions about food hygiene in Oxford City
How many food businesses does Oxford City rate?
Oxford City publishes food hygiene ratings for 1,542 businesses, of which 1,375 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Oxford City?
87% of rated businesses in Oxford City hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in Oxford City have a bad hygiene rating?
27 food businesses in Oxford City hold a rating of 2 or below, including 4 rated 0 and 12 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in Oxford City?
Environmental health officers employed by Oxford City carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in Oxford City
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
- 100% Pasta 5 - Very good
- 2 North Parade Stores 5 - Very good
- 5 Flavours Kitchen Awaiting inspection
- 7 Gates Damascus Cafe 5 - Very good
- A Taste Of China 5 - Very good
- Abbeyfield Oxford Society 5 - Very good
- ABC Nursery 5 - Very good
- ACOBSS/Sabbath Community Lunch 5 - Very good
- Acropolis Greek Taverna Awaiting inspection
- Active Future South Oxfordshire 5 - Very good
- Adams Guest House 5 - Very good
- Adria 4 - Good
- Afghan Cuisine 5 - Very good
- Afghan Cuisine 5 - Very good
- Agiecoles Delicious Shito Awaiting inspection
- Ahmeds BBQ 5 - Very good
- Al Amin 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Al-Andalus 5 - Very good
- Al-Shami Lebanese Restaurant And Richmond Hotel 5 - Very good
- Alby Artisan Gelato Awaiting inspection
- Alcock's Butchers And Fishmongers 4 - Good
- Alden's Fishmarket 5 - Very good
- Alden's Meatmaster 5 - Very good
- Alders Butchers 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aleppos Falafel 4 - Good
- Alfonso Gelateria Awaiting inspection
- Ali's Kebabs 5 - Very good
- Alice's Fish And Chips 5 - Very good
- Align Events 5 - Very good
- All Cakes And Sizes Ltd 5 - Very good
- All Mart Exempt
- All Souls College 5 - Very good
- Allied Pharmacy Exempt
- Allied Pharmacy Cowley Exempt
- Alpha Bar 4 - Good
- Alternative Tuck Shop 5 - Very good
- Amanda's Kitchen 5 - Very good
- Amigos Burritos Mexican Kitchen 5 - Very good
- Amorino 4 - Good
- Ampleforth Arms 5 - Very good
- Anchor Housing Exempt
- Angels Cocktail Bar 5 - Very good
- Angrid Thai Canteen 5 - Very good
- Ann's Munchies 5 - Very good
- Antep Kitchen 5 - Very good
- Arbequina 5 - Very good
- Arbequina Restaurant Awaiting inspection
- Aromi 5 - Very good
- Art Cafe Awaiting inspection
- Artisan Cafe 5 - Very good
- Arty Farty Delights 5 - Very good
- Asda Living 5 - Very good
- Ashmolean Rooftop Restaurant And Cafe 5 - Very good
- Asian Mama The Chinese Restaurant 5 - Very good
- Ask 5 - Very good
- Asylum Welcome 4 - Good
- Atif Superstore Oxford 4 - Good
- Atik 4 - Good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-09-03. Browse all UK councils →