Snowflake Gelato food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Oxford City
Snowflake Gelato holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 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: 235 The Westgate, Queen Street, Oxford, OX1 1PE
How it compares in Oxford City
That puts Snowflake Gelato 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% | ← Snowflake Gelato | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Snowflake Gelato 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 Snowflake Gelato, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonn Square News Retailers - other | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Boost Juice Bars Retailers - other | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2024 |
| Artisan Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| Benugo Cafe At John Lewis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2024 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2022 |
| Banana Tree Oxford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Ask Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
Questions about Snowflake Gelato
What is Snowflake Gelato's food hygiene rating?
Snowflake Gelato has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oxford City Council on 4 November 2024.
Is Snowflake Gelato 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Snowflake Gelato last inspected?
Snowflake Gelato was last inspected on 4 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 Snowflake Gelato?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Snowflake Gelato 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 Snowflake Gelato is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford City Council inspects Snowflake Gelato 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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