Wolvercote Superstore food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Oxford City
Wolvercote Superstore holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 1 November 2024, 20 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: 82 Godstow Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 8NY
How it compares in Oxford City
In Oxford City, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Wolvercote Superstore sits behind roughly 1,323 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,207 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 116 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 2% | ← Wolvercote Superstore | |
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 145 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Wolvercote Superstore 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 Wolvercote Superstore, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotswold House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| BUPA - Green Gates Nursing Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Burlington House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Amanda's Kitchen Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Colombia Coffee Roasters Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2024 |
| Adams Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| Burnout BBQ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Cook Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
Questions about Wolvercote Superstore
What is Wolvercote Superstore's food hygiene rating?
Wolvercote Superstore has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Oxford City Council on 1 November 2024.
Is Wolvercote Superstore safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Wolvercote Superstore last inspected?
Wolvercote Superstore was last inspected on 1 November 2024, 20 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 Wolvercote Superstore?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wolvercote Superstore compare to other places in Oxford City?
87% of the 1,382 rated food businesses in Oxford City hold the top rating of 5, while Wolvercote Superstore holds a 3. 32 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford City Council inspects Wolvercote Superstore 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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