Alcock's Butchers And Fishmongers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Oxford City
Alcock's Butchers And Fishmongers holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 24 February 2026, 4 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: 273A Banbury Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 7JF
How it compares in Oxford City
In Oxford City, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Alcock's Butchers And Fishmongers 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% | ← Alcock's Butchers And Fishmongers | |
| 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 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 Alcock's Butchers And Fishmongers 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 Alcock's Butchers And Fishmongers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda's Kitchen Other catering premises | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Adams Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| Burnout BBQ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Burlington House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| BUPA - Green Gates Nursing Home Caring Premises | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Bainton Road Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Balliol Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
Questions about Alcock's Butchers And Fishmongers
What is Alcock's Butchers And Fishmongers's food hygiene rating?
Alcock's Butchers And Fishmongers has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Oxford City Council on 24 February 2026.
Is Alcock's Butchers And Fishmongers 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Alcock's Butchers And Fishmongers last inspected?
Alcock's Butchers And Fishmongers was last inspected on 24 February 2026, 4 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 Alcock's Butchers And Fishmongers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Alcock's Butchers And Fishmongers 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 Alcock's Butchers And Fishmongers holds a 4. 116 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford City Council inspects Alcock's Butchers And Fishmongers 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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