The Oxford food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sefton
The Oxford holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 September 2024, 21 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: 89 Oxford Road, Waterloo, L22 7RE
How it compares in Sefton
That puts The Oxford among the 1,796 places in Sefton holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,796 | 84% | ← The Oxford | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 265 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crosby Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Corner Post Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2018 |
| Caz's Kitchen Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Coffee at Mencap Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2022 |
| Beak Fried Chicken Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Crosby Cheese & Charcuterie Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Copper Kettle Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
Questions about The Oxford
What is The Oxford's food hygiene rating?
The Oxford has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 27 September 2024.
Is The Oxford 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Oxford last inspected?
The Oxford was last inspected on 27 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sefton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Oxford?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and The Oxford is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects The Oxford 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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