Orion Academy food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Oxford City
Orion Academy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 January 2026, 5 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: Knights Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 6DQ
How it compares in Oxford City
That puts Orion Academy among the 1,205 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 | 1,205 | 87% | ← Orion Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Orion Academy 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 Orion Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delteys Supermarket Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Communi-Tea Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Daybreak Oxford Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Chillies Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| Dovecote Children \& Families Project Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2023 |
| Blackbird Leys Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2022 |
| Burger King Drive Thru Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
Questions about Orion Academy
What is Orion Academy's food hygiene rating?
Orion Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oxford City Council on 16 January 2026.
Is Orion Academy 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Orion Academy last inspected?
Orion Academy was last inspected on 16 January 2026, 5 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 Orion Academy?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Orion Academy compare to other places in Oxford City?
87% of the 1,380 rated food businesses in Oxford City hold the top rating of 5, and Orion Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford City Council inspects Orion Academy 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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