EMBS Community College food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Oxford City
EMBS Community College holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen 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 17 April 2026, 2 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: 2 - 3 Bank Court Chambers, Pound Way, Oxford, OX4 3YF
How it compares in Oxford City
In Oxford City, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so EMBS Community College 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% | ← EMBS Community College | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 EMBS Community College 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.
Questions about EMBS Community College
What is EMBS Community College's food hygiene rating?
EMBS Community College has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Oxford City Council on 17 April 2026.
Is EMBS Community College 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 school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was EMBS Community College last inspected?
EMBS Community College was last inspected on 17 April 2026, 2 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 EMBS Community College?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does EMBS Community College 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 EMBS Community College holds a 4. 116 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford City Council inspects EMBS Community College 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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