Blue Chbaa food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Oxfordshire
Blue Chbaa holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 18 March 2026, 3 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: Queens Head 26 Church Road, Horspath, Oxford, OX33 1RU
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
In South Oxfordshire, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Blue Chbaa sits behind roughly 808 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 808 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 16% | ← Blue Chbaa | |
| 3 out of 5 | 120 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Blue Chbaa 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 Blue Chbaa, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Hollow @ The Oaks Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Daudhar News Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Community Emergency Foodbank Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
| Budgens Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2022 |
| Charm Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2024 |
| Cool Kids Club Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
Questions about Blue Chbaa
What is Blue Chbaa's food hygiene rating?
Blue Chbaa has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 18 March 2026.
Is Blue Chbaa 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Blue Chbaa last inspected?
Blue Chbaa was last inspected on 18 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Oxfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Blue Chbaa?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Blue Chbaa compare to other places in South Oxfordshire?
71% of the 1,136 rated food businesses in South Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Blue Chbaa holds a 4. 186 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects Blue Chbaa 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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