Burnout BBQ food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Oxford City
Burnout BBQ holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 31 July 2025, 11 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: 131 The Westgate, Queen Street, Oxford, OX1 1PB
How it compares in Oxford City
In Oxford City, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Burnout BBQ sits behind roughly 1,206 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,206 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 116 | 8% | ← Burnout BBQ | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Burnout BBQ 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 Burnout BBQ, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boost Juice Bars Retailers - other | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2024 |
| Benugo Cafe At John Lewis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2024 |
| Bonn Square News Retailers - other | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Artisan Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| Banana Tree Oxford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2024 |
| Bubble CiTea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2023 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2022 |
Questions about Burnout BBQ
What is Burnout BBQ's food hygiene rating?
Burnout BBQ has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Oxford City Council on 31 July 2025.
Is Burnout BBQ safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Burnout BBQ last inspected?
Burnout BBQ was last inspected on 31 July 2025, 11 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 Burnout BBQ?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Burnout BBQ compare to other places in Oxford City?
87% of the 1,381 rated food businesses in Oxford City hold the top rating of 5, while Burnout BBQ holds a 4. 116 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford City Council inspects Burnout BBQ 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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