Christ Church College food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Oxford City
Christ Church College holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 10 February 2026, 5 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: St Aldate's, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1DP
How it compares in Oxford City
In Oxford City, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Christ Church College sits behind roughly 1,205 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,205 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 116 | 8% | ← Christ Church College | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Christ Church 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 Christ Church College, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artisan Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| Bear Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2024 |
| Brothers Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Alpha Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Ben's Cookies Other catering premises | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2022 |
| Bird & Blend Tea Co Retailers - other | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
Questions about Christ Church College
What is Christ Church College's food hygiene rating?
Christ Church College has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Oxford City Council on 10 February 2026.
Is Christ Church College safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Christ Church College last inspected?
Christ Church College was last inspected on 10 February 2026, 5 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 Christ Church College?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Christ Church 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, while Christ Church College holds a 4. 116 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford City Council inspects Christ Church 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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