Cowley Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Oxford City
Cowley Convenience Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 October 2025, 9 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: 193 - 195 Barns Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 3UT
How it compares in Oxford City
That puts Cowley Convenience Store 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% | ← Cowley Convenience Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Cowley Convenience Store 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 Cowley Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cagney's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Beeyoutiful Cafe Other catering premises | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2024 |
| Asda Living Retailers - other | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2024 |
| Cafe Connect Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Best One T/A Wiggleys Corner Shop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2020 |
| Bunnys Bakery Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2023 |
| Café Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2022 |
Questions about Cowley Convenience Store
What is Cowley Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Cowley Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oxford City Council on 3 October 2025.
Is Cowley Convenience Store 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cowley Convenience Store last inspected?
Cowley Convenience Store was last inspected on 3 October 2025, 9 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 Cowley Convenience Store?
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 Cowley Convenience Store 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 Cowley Convenience Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford City Council inspects Cowley Convenience Store 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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