Eastern And Continental Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Oxford City
Eastern And Continental Stores 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
This is a fresh result: Eastern And Continental Stores was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 152 Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1JJ
How it compares in Oxford City
In Oxford City, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Eastern And Continental Stores 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% | ← Eastern And Continental Stores | |
| 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 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 Eastern And Continental Stores 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 Eastern And Continental Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afghan Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Bigfoot Pub/bar/nightclub | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Arbequina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Baltic Food Retailers - other | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| Alders Butchers Retailers - other | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Big Society Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Alban London Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| Antep Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
Questions about Eastern And Continental Stores
What is Eastern And Continental Stores's food hygiene rating?
Eastern And Continental Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Oxford City Council on 21 May 2026.
Is Eastern And Continental Stores 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 Eastern And Continental Stores last inspected?
Eastern And Continental Stores was last inspected on 21 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 Eastern And Continental Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 Eastern And Continental Stores 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 Eastern And Continental Stores holds a 4. 116 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford City Council inspects Eastern And Continental Stores 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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