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Nine 2 Nine Grocery food hygiene rating

Retailers - other · Oxford City

Nine 2 Nine Grocery 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

The rating dates from 2 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.

Address: 75C Banbury Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 6PE

How it compares in Oxford City

That puts Nine 2 Nine Grocery 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.

Every rated food business in Oxford City
5 out of 5 1,206 87% ← Nine 2 Nine Grocery
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

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 Nine 2 Nine Grocery 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 Nine 2 Nine Grocery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Brew Oxford Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen at this address 5 - Very good 25 July 2025
Barefoot Bakery Retailers - other 83 yards away 5 - Very good 7 November 2025
Barefoot North Parade Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 83 yards away 5 - Very good 31 January 2024
2 North Parade Stores Retailers - other 83 yards away 5 - Very good 6 February 2024
BaxterStorey - Blavatnik School Of Government Mobile caterer 0.3 miles away 5 - Very good 19 March 2026
Beyone Ordinary Cafe - Holder Building School/college/university 0.3 miles away 5 - Very good 27 November 2023
Branca Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.3 miles away 5 - Very good 24 July 2025
Brown's Bar And Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.3 miles away 5 - Very good 19 March 2025

Questions about Nine 2 Nine Grocery

What is Nine 2 Nine Grocery's food hygiene rating?

Nine 2 Nine Grocery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oxford City Council on 2 February 2024.

Is Nine 2 Nine Grocery 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 Nine 2 Nine Grocery last inspected?

Nine 2 Nine Grocery was last inspected on 2 February 2024, more than 2 years 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 Nine 2 Nine Grocery?

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 Nine 2 Nine Grocery 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 Nine 2 Nine Grocery is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Oxford City Council inspects Nine 2 Nine Grocery 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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