The Folly food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Oxford City
The Folly 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 4 November 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: Ground And Lower Ground Floor Restaurant, 1 Folly Bridge, Oxford, OX1 4LB
How it compares in Oxford City
That puts The Folly 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 Folly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Folly 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 Folly, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble CiTea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 369 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 | 0.5 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 The Folly
What is The Folly's food hygiene rating?
The Folly has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oxford City Council on 4 November 2024.
Is The Folly 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 The Folly last inspected?
The Folly was last inspected on 4 November 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 The Folly?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Folly 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 Folly is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford City Council inspects The Folly 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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