Head Of The River food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Oxford City
Head Of The River holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 31 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Head Of The River PH, Folly Bridge, Oxford, OX1 4LB
How it compares in Oxford City
In Oxford City, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Head Of The River 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% | ← Head Of The River | |
| 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 Head Of The River 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 Head Of The River, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble CiTea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2023 |
| Artisan Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| Boost Juice Bars Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2024 |
| Benugo Cafe At John Lewis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2024 |
| Bear Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2024 |
| Bird & Blend Tea Co Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Brothers Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
Questions about Head Of The River
What is Head Of The River's food hygiene rating?
Head Of The River has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Oxford City Council on 31 October 2024.
Is Head Of The River 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Head Of The River last inspected?
Head Of The River was last inspected on 31 October 2024, 20 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 Head Of The River?
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 Head Of The River 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 Head Of The River holds a 4. 116 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford City Council inspects Head Of The River 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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