SOFEA Littlemore Larder food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Oxford City
SOFEA Littlemore Larder 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
This is a fresh result: SOFEA Littlemore Larder was inspected on 26 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 1 Grange Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 4LS
How it compares in Oxford City
That puts SOFEA Littlemore Larder 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% | ← SOFEA Littlemore Larder | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 SOFEA Littlemore Larder 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 SOFEA Littlemore Larder, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bees At Oxford Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Cafe 51 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2023 |
| Café Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Beeyoutiful Cafe Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2024 |
| Chama Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Cagney's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2022 |
| Chicken Hut Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2024 |
Questions about SOFEA Littlemore Larder
What is SOFEA Littlemore Larder's food hygiene rating?
SOFEA Littlemore Larder has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oxford City Council on 26 June 2026.
Is SOFEA Littlemore Larder 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 SOFEA Littlemore Larder last inspected?
SOFEA Littlemore Larder was last inspected on 26 June 2026, within the last month. 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 SOFEA Littlemore Larder?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 SOFEA Littlemore Larder 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 SOFEA Littlemore Larder is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford City Council inspects SOFEA Littlemore Larder 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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