Pepe's Piri Piri food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Oxford City
Pepe's Piri Piri holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 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: 250 Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1UH
How it compares in Oxford City
That puts Pepe's Piri Piri 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% | ← Pepe's Piri Piri | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Pepe's Piri Piri 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 Pepe's Piri Piri, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Baba Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Antep Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Bodrum Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Alders Butchers Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Amigos Burritos Mexican Kitchen Other catering premises | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Afghan Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Bigfoot Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Arbequina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
Questions about Pepe's Piri Piri
What is Pepe's Piri Piri's food hygiene rating?
Pepe's Piri Piri has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oxford City Council on 31 January 2024.
Is Pepe's Piri Piri 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pepe's Piri Piri last inspected?
Pepe's Piri Piri was last inspected on 31 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 Pepe's Piri Piri?
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 Pepe's Piri Piri 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 Pepe's Piri Piri is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford City Council inspects Pepe's Piri Piri 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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