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Harris Manchester College food hygiene rating

School/college/university · Oxford City

Harris Manchester College 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

The rating dates from 25 November 2024, 19 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: Mansfield Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3TD

How it compares in Oxford City

That puts Harris Manchester College among the 1,205 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.

Every rated food business in Oxford City
5 out of 5 1,205 87% ← Harris Manchester College
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

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 Harris Manchester College 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 Harris Manchester College, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Alternative Tuck Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 80 yards away 5 - Very good 19 March 2025
Bath Place Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 124 yards away 5 - Very good 4 February 2026
Bodleian Libraries Shops Retailers - other 302 yards away 5 - Very good 14 February 2020
Brasenose College School/college/university 345 yards away 5 - Very good 13 February 2026
All Souls College School/college/university 356 yards away 5 - Very good 1 November 2024
Balliol College JCR Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 418 yards away 5 - Very good 2 May 2024
Bird & Blend Tea Co Retailers - other 0.3 miles away 5 - Very good 10 November 2025
BaxterStorey/The Life And Minds Building Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.3 miles away 5 - Very good 14 January 2026

Questions about Harris Manchester College

What is Harris Manchester College's food hygiene rating?

Harris Manchester College has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oxford City Council on 25 November 2024.

Is Harris Manchester College 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 Harris Manchester College last inspected?

Harris Manchester College was last inspected on 25 November 2024, 19 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 Harris Manchester College?

The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Harris Manchester College compare to other places in Oxford City?

87% of the 1,380 rated food businesses in Oxford City hold the top rating of 5, and Harris Manchester College is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Oxford City Council inspects Harris Manchester College 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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