Xi'an Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Oxford City
Xi'an Restaurant 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 15 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: 197 Banbury Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 7AR
How it compares in Oxford City
That puts Xi'an Restaurant 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% | ← Xi'an Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Xi'an Restaurant 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 Xi'an Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Burnout BBQ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Adams Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| Amanda's Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Burlington House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Bainton Road Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Balliol Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
| BUPA - Green Gates Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
Questions about Xi'an Restaurant
What is Xi'an Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Xi'an Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oxford City Council on 15 February 2024.
Is Xi'an Restaurant 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 Xi'an Restaurant last inspected?
Xi'an Restaurant was last inspected on 15 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 Xi'an Restaurant?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Xi'an Restaurant 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 Xi'an Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford City Council inspects Xi'an Restaurant 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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