Oxfam food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Northumberland
Oxfam holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 March 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: 8 Battle Hill, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1BB
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Oxfam among the 2,775 places in Northumberland holding top marks, 90% 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 | 2,775 | 90% | ← Oxfam | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 67 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 393 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 Oxfam 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 Oxfam, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Dragon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Oxfam Bookshop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| High Street Convenience Store Retailers - other | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2023 |
| Hexham Community Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2022 |
| Hexham Trinity Methodist Church Other catering premises | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Danielle's Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Beaumont Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Cranstons Ltd Retailers - other | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
Questions about Oxfam
What is Oxfam's food hygiene rating?
Oxfam has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 10 March 2026.
Is Oxfam 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Oxfam last inspected?
Oxfam was last inspected on 10 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Northumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Oxfam?
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 Oxfam compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Oxfam is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Oxfam 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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Understanding this rating
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Oxfam is one of 169 rated food businesses in Hexham. See every hygiene rating in Hexham →
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