Damascus Rose Kitchen At The Old Fire Station food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Oxford City
Damascus Rose Kitchen At The Old Fire Station holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 December 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: The Old Fire Station, 40 George Street, Oxford, OX1 2AQ
How it compares in Oxford City
That puts Damascus Rose Kitchen At The Old Fire Station among the 1,206 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 | 1,206 | 87% | ← Damascus Rose Kitchen At The Old Fire Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 156 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 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 Damascus Rose Kitchen At The Old Fire Station 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 Damascus Rose Kitchen At The Old Fire Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banana Tree Oxford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Angrid Thai Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| 100% Pasta Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Bbuona Other catering premises | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Bonn Square News Retailers - other | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Ashmolean Rooftop Restaurant And Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Ask Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2022 |
Questions about Damascus Rose Kitchen At The Old Fire Station
What is Damascus Rose Kitchen At The Old Fire Station's food hygiene rating?
Damascus Rose Kitchen At The Old Fire Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oxford City Council on 19 December 2023.
Is Damascus Rose Kitchen At The Old Fire Station 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Damascus Rose Kitchen At The Old Fire Station last inspected?
Damascus Rose Kitchen At The Old Fire Station was last inspected on 19 December 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 Damascus Rose Kitchen At The Old Fire Station?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Damascus Rose Kitchen At The Old Fire Station compare to other places in Oxford City?
87% of the 1,381 rated food businesses in Oxford City hold the top rating of 5, and Damascus Rose Kitchen At The Old Fire Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford City Council inspects Damascus Rose Kitchen At The Old Fire Station 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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