The Old Tom food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Oxford City
The Old Tom 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 25 July 2024, 23 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: 101 St Aldate's, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1BT
How it compares in Oxford City
That puts The Old Tom 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.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,205 | 87% | ← The Old Tom | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Old Tom 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 Old Tom, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artisan Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2024 |
| Bear Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2022 |
| Brothers Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Alpha Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Ben's Cookies Other catering premises | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2024 |
| A Taste Of China Takeaway/sandwich shop | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
Questions about The Old Tom
What is The Old Tom's food hygiene rating?
The Old Tom has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oxford City Council on 25 July 2024.
Is The Old Tom 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 Old Tom last inspected?
The Old Tom was last inspected on 25 July 2024, 23 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 Old Tom?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Old Tom 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 The Old Tom is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford City Council inspects The Old Tom 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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