Voco Oxford Spires food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Oxford City
Voco Oxford Spires 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 16 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: Oxford Spires Four Pillars Hotel, Abingdon Road, Oxford, OX1 4PS
How it compares in Oxford City
That puts Voco Oxford Spires among the 1,206 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 | 1,206 | 87% | ← Voco Oxford Spires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Voco Oxford Spires 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 Voco Oxford Spires, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Bubble CiTea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2023 |
| 7 Gates Damascus Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Cafe CoCo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Arbequina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Baltic Food Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| Boost Juice Bars Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2024 |
| Alban London Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
Questions about Voco Oxford Spires
What is Voco Oxford Spires's food hygiene rating?
Voco Oxford Spires has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oxford City Council on 16 September 2025.
Is Voco Oxford Spires 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 Voco Oxford Spires last inspected?
Voco Oxford Spires was last inspected on 16 September 2025, 9 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 Voco Oxford Spires?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Voco Oxford Spires compare to other places in Oxford City?
87% of the 1,381 rated food businesses in Oxford City hold the top rating of 5, and Voco Oxford Spires is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford City Council inspects Voco Oxford Spires 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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