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Oxford University Press food hygiene rating

Other catering premises · Oxford City

Oxford University Press 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 19 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: Great Clarendon Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 6DP

How it compares in Oxford City

In Oxford City, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Oxford University Press sits behind roughly 1,206 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.

Every rated food business in Oxford City
5 out of 5 1,206 87%
4 out of 5 116 8% ← Oxford University Press
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

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 Oxford University Press 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 Oxford University Press, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Al-Shami Lebanese Restaurant And Richmond Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 198 yards away 5 - Very good 22 August 2024
Branca Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 204 yards away 5 - Very good 24 July 2025
BaxterStorey - Blavatnik School Of Government Mobile caterer 257 yards away 5 - Very good 19 March 2026
Brasserie Blanc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 261 yards away 5 - Very good 31 March 2026
Al-Andalus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 295 yards away 5 - Very good 31 January 2024
Brown's Bar And Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 313 yards away 5 - Very good 19 March 2025
Angels Cocktail Bar Pub/bar/nightclub 316 yards away 5 - Very good 25 August 2021
Beyone Ordinary Cafe - Holder Building School/college/university 0.3 miles away 5 - Very good 27 November 2023

Questions about Oxford University Press

What is Oxford University Press's food hygiene rating?

Oxford University Press has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Oxford City Council on 19 March 2026.

Is Oxford University Press 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 Oxford University Press last inspected?

Oxford University Press was last inspected on 19 March 2026, 3 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 Oxford University Press?

The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.

How does Oxford University Press 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 Oxford University Press holds a 4. 116 places in the area share that rating.

Who decides the rating?

Oxford City Council inspects Oxford University Press 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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