St Edmund Hall food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Oxford City
St Edmund Hall 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 18 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: Queens Lane, Oxford, OX1 4AR
How it compares in Oxford City
That puts St Edmund Hall 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% | ← St Edmund Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 St Edmund Hall 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 St Edmund Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Souls College School/college/university | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Bath Place Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Alternative Tuck Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Brasenose College School/college/university | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Bodleian Libraries Shops Retailers - other | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2020 |
| Bird & Blend Tea Co Retailers - other | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Bear Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Brothers Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
Questions about St Edmund Hall
What is St Edmund Hall's food hygiene rating?
St Edmund Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oxford City Council on 18 February 2026.
Is St Edmund Hall 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 St Edmund Hall last inspected?
St Edmund Hall was last inspected on 18 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 St Edmund Hall?
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 St Edmund Hall 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 St Edmund Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford City Council inspects St Edmund Hall 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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