Aleppos Falafel food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Oxford City
Aleppos Falafel holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 June 2025, 13 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Unit 5, Raja Court, 116 Cowley Road, OX4 1JE
How it compares in Oxford City
In Oxford City, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Aleppos Falafel 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% | ← Aleppos Falafel | |
| 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 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 Aleppos Falafel 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 Aleppos Falafel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bigfoot Pub/bar/nightclub | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Afghan Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Arbequina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Baltic Food Retailers - other | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| Big Society Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Alban London Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| Abbeyfield Oxford Society Caring Premises | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| 7 Gates Damascus Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
Questions about Aleppos Falafel
What is Aleppos Falafel's food hygiene rating?
Aleppos Falafel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Oxford City Council on 4 June 2025.
Is Aleppos Falafel 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Aleppos Falafel last inspected?
Aleppos Falafel was last inspected on 4 June 2025, 13 months 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 Aleppos Falafel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Aleppos Falafel 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 Aleppos Falafel holds a 4. 116 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford City Council inspects Aleppos Falafel 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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