The Refectory - Recharge food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Oxford City
The Refectory - Recharge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Refectory - Recharge was inspected on 17 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: City Of Oxford College, Cuddesdon Way, Oxford, OX4 6HN
How it compares in Oxford City
That puts The Refectory - Recharge 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% | ← The Refectory - Recharge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Refectory - Recharge 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 The Refectory - Recharge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communi-Tea Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Delteys Supermarket Retailers - other | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Chillies Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| Blackbird Leys Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Dovecote Children \& Families Project Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2023 |
| Daybreak Oxford Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2022 |
| Connect Vending Ltd Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
Questions about The Refectory - Recharge
What is The Refectory - Recharge's food hygiene rating?
The Refectory - Recharge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oxford City Council on 17 June 2026.
Is The Refectory - Recharge 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Refectory - Recharge last inspected?
The Refectory - Recharge was last inspected on 17 June 2026, within the last month. 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 The Refectory - Recharge?
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 The Refectory - Recharge 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 The Refectory - Recharge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford City Council inspects The Refectory - Recharge 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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