Philotrophie food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · West Oxfordshire
Philotrophie holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 December 2025, 7 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: Unit 29C, Groves Business Centre, Shipton Road, OX7 6JP
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
That puts Philotrophie among the 957 places in West Oxfordshire holding top marks, 94% 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 | 957 | 94% | ← Philotrophie | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 42 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 110 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 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 Philotrophie 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 Philotrophie, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oxford Tuckbox Company Manufacturers/packers | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| C'est Tout At The Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 September 2021 |
| Rise & Flour Aristan Bakery Retailers - other | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| Rise & Flour Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| Fire & Wine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
| Wychwood Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Milton-under-Wychwood Sports Association Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 312 yards away | Exempt | |
| Milton Service Station Retailers - other | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about Philotrophie
What is Philotrophie's food hygiene rating?
Philotrophie has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 2 December 2025.
Is Philotrophie 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Philotrophie last inspected?
Philotrophie was last inspected on 2 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Oxfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Philotrophie?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Philotrophie compare to other places in West Oxfordshire?
94% of the 1,013 rated food businesses in West Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Philotrophie is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects Philotrophie 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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