Pizza Hero food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Oxford City
Pizza Hero 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 9 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 102 Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1JE
How it compares in Oxford City
That puts Pizza Hero 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% | ← Pizza Hero | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Pizza Hero 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 Pizza Hero, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bigfoot Pub/bar/nightclub | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Arbequina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Baltic Food Retailers - other | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| Big Society Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Alban London Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| Afghan Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Abbeyfield Oxford Society Caring Premises | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| 7 Gates Damascus Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
Questions about Pizza Hero
What is Pizza Hero's food hygiene rating?
Pizza Hero has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oxford City Council on 9 October 2023.
Is Pizza Hero 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 Pizza Hero last inspected?
Pizza Hero was last inspected on 9 October 2023, more than 2 years 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 Pizza Hero?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pizza Hero 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 Pizza Hero is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford City Council inspects Pizza Hero 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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