The Missing Bean At St Cross food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Oxford City
The Missing Bean At St Cross holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 9 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: St Cross Building, Manor Road, Oxford, OX1 3UR
How it compares in Oxford City
In Oxford City, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so The Missing Bean At St Cross 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% | ← The Missing Bean At St Cross | |
| 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 Very 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 The Missing Bean At St Cross 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 The Missing Bean At St Cross, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BaxterStorey/The Life And Minds Building Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Belota Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Alternative Tuck Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Bath Place Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Bodleian Libraries Shops Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2020 |
| All Souls College School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Brasenose College School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Balliol College JCR Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
Questions about The Missing Bean At St Cross
What is The Missing Bean At St Cross's food hygiene rating?
The Missing Bean At St Cross has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Oxford City Council on 9 January 2024.
Is The Missing Bean At St Cross 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Missing Bean At St Cross last inspected?
The Missing Bean At St Cross was last inspected on 9 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 The Missing Bean At St Cross?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Missing Bean At St Cross 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 The Missing Bean At St Cross holds a 4. 116 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford City Council inspects The Missing Bean At St Cross 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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