Oxfam food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Norwich City
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 12 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 8-10 Magdalen Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1HU
How it compares in Norwich City
That puts Oxfam among the 889 places in Norwich City holding top marks, 65% 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 | 889 | 65% | ← Oxfam | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 330 | 24% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 116 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 207 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afrodita Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Ali Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| BaxterStorey - Mills And Reeve - Norwich Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Amaretto Delicatessen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Bishop's House Honey Farmers/growers | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2021 |
| Bar Cerdita Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Bread Source Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Brix N Bones Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
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 Norwich City Council on 12 October 2023.
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 12 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Norwich City 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 Norwich City?
65% of the 1,360 rated food businesses in Norwich City hold the top rating of 5, and Oxfam is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Norwich City 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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