The Fir Tree food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Oxford City
The Fir Tree holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 October 2024, 21 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: 163 Iffley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1EJ
How it compares in Oxford City
That puts The Fir Tree among the 1,207 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 | 1,207 | 87% | ← The Fir Tree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 151 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 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 Fir Tree 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 Fir Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bigfoot Pub/bar/nightclub | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Afghan Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Arbequina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Baltic Food Retailers - other | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| Big Society Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Alban London Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| Alders Butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| 7 Gates Damascus Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
Questions about The Fir Tree
What is The Fir Tree's food hygiene rating?
The Fir Tree has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oxford City Council on 3 October 2024.
Is The Fir Tree 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Fir Tree last inspected?
The Fir Tree was last inspected on 3 October 2024, 21 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 Fir Tree?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Fir Tree compare to other places in Oxford City?
87% of the 1,382 rated food businesses in Oxford City hold the top rating of 5, and The Fir Tree is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford City Council inspects The Fir Tree 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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