Tender Coconut food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Oxford City
Tender Coconut holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 September 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: 84 Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1JB
How it compares in Oxford City
That puts Tender Coconut among the 1,207 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 | 1,207 | 87% | ← Tender Coconut | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 151 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Tender Coconut, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltic Food Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| Arbequina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Big Society Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Alban London Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| Bigfoot Pub/bar/nightclub | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| 7 Gates Damascus Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Afghan Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Abbeyfield Oxford Society Caring Premises | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
Questions about Tender Coconut
What is Tender Coconut's food hygiene rating?
Tender Coconut has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oxford City Council on 22 September 2025.
Is Tender Coconut 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tender Coconut last inspected?
Tender Coconut was last inspected on 22 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Oxford City Council rather than by the business.
How does Tender Coconut compare to other places in Oxford City?
87% of the 1,382 rated food businesses in Oxford City hold the top rating of 5, and Tender Coconut is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford City Council inspects Tender Coconut 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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