Oxford City Larder food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Oxford City
Oxford City Larder 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 24 January 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: West Oxford Community Centre, Botley Road, Oxford, OX2 0BT
How it compares in Oxford City
That puts Oxford City Larder 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 City Larder | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 City Larder 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 City Larder, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botley Kebabs Mobile caterer | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2019 |
| Alden's Meatmaster Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Alden's Fishmarket Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Booker Cash And Carry Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| Baxterstorey At Said Business School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Banana Tree Oxford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Al-Shami Lebanese Restaurant And Richmond Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
Questions about Oxford City Larder
What is Oxford City Larder's food hygiene rating?
Oxford City Larder has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oxford City Council on 24 January 2025.
Is Oxford City Larder 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 Oxford City Larder last inspected?
Oxford City Larder was last inspected on 24 January 2025, 17 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 City Larder?
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 City Larder 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 City Larder is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford City Council inspects Oxford City Larder 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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