Littlemore Minimarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Oxford City
Littlemore Minimarket holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 February 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: 38 Cowley Road, Littlemore, Oxford, OX4 4LD
How it compares in Oxford City
That puts Littlemore Minimarket among the 1,206 places in Oxford City holding top marks, 87% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,206 | 87% | ← Littlemore Minimarket | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 116 | 8% | ||
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
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 Littlemore Minimarket 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 Littlemore Minimarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Café Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Busy Bees At Oxford Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Beeyoutiful Cafe Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2024 |
| Cagney's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Chama Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Cafe 51 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2023 |
| Asda Living Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2024 |
| Cafe Connect Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
Questions about Littlemore Minimarket
What is Littlemore Minimarket's food hygiene rating?
Littlemore Minimarket has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oxford City Council on 26 February 2024.
Is Littlemore Minimarket safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Littlemore Minimarket last inspected?
Littlemore Minimarket was last inspected on 26 February 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 Littlemore Minimarket?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Littlemore Minimarket compare to other places in Oxford City?
87% of the 1,381 rated food businesses in Oxford City hold the top rating of 5, and Littlemore Minimarket is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford City Council inspects Littlemore Minimarket 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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