The Larder food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Oxford City
The Larder holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: The Larder was inspected on 15 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 78 - 81 Magdalen Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1RF
How it compares in Oxford City
In Oxford City, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so The Larder sits behind roughly 1,322 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,206 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 116 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 2% | ← The Larder | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 The 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 The Larder, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amigos Burritos Mexican Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Cafe Baba Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Antep Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Bodrum Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Alders Butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Afghan Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Bigfoot Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Arbequina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
Questions about The Larder
What is The Larder's food hygiene rating?
The Larder has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Oxford City Council on 15 May 2026.
Is The Larder safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Larder last inspected?
The Larder was last inspected on 15 May 2026, a month 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 The Larder?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Larder 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 The Larder holds a 3. 32 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford City Council inspects The 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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