The Oxford Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Herefordshire
The Oxford Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 October 2025, 8 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: 111 Widemarsh Street, HR4 9EZ
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts The Oxford Arms among the 1,217 places in Herefordshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,217 | 78% | ← The Oxford Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 104 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 195 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 Oxford Arms 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 Oxford Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Local Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| EN BBQ & Sushi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2023 |
| Bake and Create, Meals on Wheels Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| EN Steak Hereford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Cosy Club Hereford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2025 |
Questions about The Oxford Arms
What is The Oxford Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Oxford Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 28 October 2025.
Is The Oxford Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Oxford Arms last inspected?
The Oxford Arms was last inspected on 28 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Herefordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Oxford Arms?
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 Oxford Arms compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Oxford Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects The Oxford Arms 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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