Oxford Xpress food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Oxford City
Oxford Xpress holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 February 2024, 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: 79 London Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9AA
How it compares in Oxford City
That puts Oxford Xpress 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% | ← Oxford Xpress | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Oxford Xpress 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 Xpress, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
| Beirut Lebanese Other catering premises | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Bhoomi Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Babylon House Of Shawarma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| Cafe Bonjour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Asian Mama The Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| ABC Nursery Caring Premises | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Belota Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
Questions about Oxford Xpress
What is Oxford Xpress's food hygiene rating?
Oxford Xpress has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oxford City Council on 13 February 2024.
Is Oxford Xpress 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Oxford Xpress last inspected?
Oxford Xpress was last inspected on 13 February 2024, 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 Oxford Xpress?
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 Oxford Xpress 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 Oxford Xpress is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford City Council inspects Oxford Xpress 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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