Oxfam food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
Oxfam 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 18 December 2025, 6 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: 37 South Street, Wellington, TA21 8NR
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Oxfam among the 4,824 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% 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 | 4,824 | 88% | ← Oxfam | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 549 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 Oxfam 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 Oxfam, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGW Hospitality Services Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Cafe Licious Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| The Cheese & Wine Shop Retailers - other | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Mr Scrumptious Takeaway/sandwich shop | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| New Canton Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Sunseed Retailers - other | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2023 |
| Wellington Baptist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Ashleigh’s Allsorts Retailers - other | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
Questions about Oxfam
What is Oxfam's food hygiene rating?
Oxfam has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 18 December 2025.
Is Oxfam 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 Oxfam last inspected?
Oxfam was last inspected on 18 December 2025, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Oxfam?
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 Oxfam compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,512 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Oxfam is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Oxfam 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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Understanding this rating
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