Oxford International College-Thames Street food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Oxford City
Oxford International College-Thames Street holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 October 2024, 21 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 Thames Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1EQ
How it compares in Oxford City
That puts Oxford International College-Thames Street among the 1,205 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 | 1,205 | 87% | ← Oxford International College-Thames Street | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 International College-Thames Street 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 International College-Thames Street, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble CiTea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2023 |
| Boost Juice Bars Retailers - other | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2024 |
| Artisan Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| Benugo Cafe At John Lewis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2024 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2024 |
| Bear Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2022 |
| Brothers Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
Questions about Oxford International College-Thames Street
What is Oxford International College-Thames Street's food hygiene rating?
Oxford International College-Thames Street has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oxford City Council on 3 October 2024.
Is Oxford International College-Thames Street 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Oxford International College-Thames Street last inspected?
Oxford International College-Thames Street was last inspected on 3 October 2024, 21 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 Oxford International College-Thames Street?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Oxford International College-Thames Street compare to other places in Oxford City?
87% of the 1,380 rated food businesses in Oxford City hold the top rating of 5, and Oxford International College-Thames Street is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford City Council inspects Oxford International College-Thames Street 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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