The Oxford Guest House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Oxford City
The Oxford Guest House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Oxford Guest House was inspected on 22 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 228 London Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9EG
How it compares in Oxford City
That puts The Oxford Guest House among the 1,207 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 | 1,207 | 87% | ← The Oxford Guest House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 151 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 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 The Oxford Guest House 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 Oxford Guest House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Mama The Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Cafe Bonjour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Babylon House Of Shawarma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
| Beirut Lebanese Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Bhoomi Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Barton Community Larder Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
Questions about The Oxford Guest House
What is The Oxford Guest House's food hygiene rating?
The Oxford Guest House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oxford City Council on 22 June 2026.
Is The Oxford Guest House 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Oxford Guest House last inspected?
The Oxford Guest House was last inspected on 22 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Oxford Guest House?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Oxford Guest House compare to other places in Oxford City?
87% of the 1,382 rated food businesses in Oxford City hold the top rating of 5, and The Oxford Guest House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford City Council inspects The Oxford Guest House 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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