Kiss food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Oxford City
Kiss holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 26 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 39 Park End Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1JD
How it compares in Oxford City
In Oxford City, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Kiss sits behind roughly 1,206 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,206 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 116 | 8% | ← Kiss | |
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 156 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Kiss none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Kiss, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxterstorey At Said Business School School/college/university | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Banana Tree Oxford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| 100% Pasta Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Bbuona Other catering premises | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Bonn Square News Retailers - other | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Angrid Thai Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Benugo Cafe At John Lewis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2024 |
Questions about Kiss
What is Kiss's food hygiene rating?
Kiss has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Oxford City Council on 26 January 2024.
Is Kiss safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kiss last inspected?
Kiss was last inspected on 26 January 2024, more than 2 years 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 Kiss?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kiss compare to other places in Oxford City?
87% of the 1,381 rated food businesses in Oxford City hold the top rating of 5, while Kiss holds a 4. 116 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford City Council inspects Kiss 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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