Cowley Butchers And Groceries food hygiene rating
Farmers/growers · Oxford City
Cowley Butchers And Groceries holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the producer 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 1 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 435 Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 2DL
How it compares in Oxford City
In Oxford City, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Cowley Butchers And Groceries sits behind roughly 1,206 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,206 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 116 | 8% | ← Cowley Butchers And Groceries | |
| 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 Cowley Butchers And Groceries 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 Cowley Butchers And Groceries, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Living Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2024 |
| Amigos Burritos Mexican Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Cafe Baba Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Antep Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Bodrum Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Beeyoutiful Cafe Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2024 |
| Alders Butchers Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Best One T/A Wiggleys Corner Shop Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2020 |
Questions about Cowley Butchers And Groceries
What is Cowley Butchers And Groceries's food hygiene rating?
Cowley Butchers And Groceries has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Oxford City Council on 1 August 2024.
Is Cowley Butchers And Groceries 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 producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cowley Butchers And Groceries last inspected?
Cowley Butchers And Groceries was last inspected on 1 August 2024, 23 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 Cowley Butchers And Groceries?
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 Cowley Butchers And Groceries compare to other places in Oxford City?
87% of the 1,381 rated food businesses in Oxford City hold the top rating of 5, while Cowley Butchers And Groceries holds a 4. 116 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford City Council inspects Cowley Butchers And Groceries 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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