Littlemore Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Oxford City
Littlemore Post Office holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 4 May 2023, more than 3 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: 40 Cowley Road, Littlemore, Oxford, OX4 4LD
How it compares in Oxford City
In Oxford City, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Littlemore Post Office sits behind roughly 1,205 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,205 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 116 | 8% | ← Littlemore Post Office | |
| 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 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 Littlemore Post Office 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 Post Office, 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 |
| Asda Living Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2024 |
| Cafe 51 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2023 |
| Cafe Connect Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
Questions about Littlemore Post Office
What is Littlemore Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Littlemore Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Oxford City Council on 4 May 2023.
Is Littlemore Post Office 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Littlemore Post Office last inspected?
Littlemore Post Office was last inspected on 4 May 2023, more than 3 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 Post Office?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Littlemore Post Office compare to other places in Oxford City?
87% of the 1,380 rated food businesses in Oxford City hold the top rating of 5, while Littlemore Post Office holds a 4. 116 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford City Council inspects Littlemore Post Office 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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