Headington Butchers And Grocers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Oxford City
Headington Butchers And Grocers holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Headington Butchers And Grocers was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 150A London Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9ED
How it compares in Oxford City
A 2 is rare: only 11 of 1,382 rated places in Oxford City score this low, about one in 126. By contrast 87% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,207 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 116 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ← Headington Butchers And Grocers | |
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 151 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Headington Butchers And Grocers the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Headington Butchers And Grocers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Mama The Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Cafe Bonjour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Babylon House Of Shawarma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
| Beirut Lebanese Other catering premises | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Bhoomi Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| ABC Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
Questions about Headington Butchers And Grocers
What is Headington Butchers And Grocers's food hygiene rating?
Headington Butchers And Grocers has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Oxford City Council on 20 May 2026.
Is Headington Butchers And Grocers safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Headington Butchers And Grocers last inspected?
Headington Butchers And Grocers was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Oxford City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Headington Butchers And Grocers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Headington Butchers And Grocers compare to other places in Oxford City?
87% of the 1,382 rated food businesses in Oxford City hold the top rating of 5, while Headington Butchers And Grocers holds a 2. 11 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford City Council inspects Headington Butchers And Grocers and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Oxford City, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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