Edamame food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Oxford City
Edamame 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 27 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: 15 Holywell Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3SA
How it compares in Oxford City
That puts Edamame 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% | ← Edamame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Edamame 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 Edamame, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Tuck Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Bath Place Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| All Souls College School/college/university | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Bodleian Libraries Shops Retailers - other | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2020 |
| Brasenose College School/college/university | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Bird & Blend Tea Co Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Balliol College JCR Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Brown's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
Questions about Edamame
What is Edamame's food hygiene rating?
Edamame has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oxford City Council on 27 February 2026.
Is Edamame 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 Edamame last inspected?
Edamame was last inspected on 27 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 Edamame?
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 Edamame 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 Edamame is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford City Council inspects Edamame 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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