Fairy Tea food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Oxford City
Fairy Tea holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 January 2025, 18 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: 3 Golden Cross, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3EU
How it compares in Oxford City
That puts Fairy Tea 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% | ← Fairy Tea | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Fairy Tea 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 Fairy Tea, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2022 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2024 |
| A Taste Of China Takeaway/sandwich shop | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Alpha Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Ben's Cookies Other catering premises | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2024 |
| Brown's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Brothers Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Bear Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
Questions about Fairy Tea
What is Fairy Tea's food hygiene rating?
Fairy Tea has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oxford City Council on 9 January 2025.
Is Fairy Tea 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fairy Tea last inspected?
Fairy Tea was last inspected on 9 January 2025, 18 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 Fairy Tea?
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 Fairy Tea 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 Fairy Tea is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford City Council inspects Fairy Tea 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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