Bodleian Library Cafe food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Oxford City
Bodleian Library Cafe holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 29 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: New Bodleian Library, Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3BG
How it compares in Oxford City
In Oxford City, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Bodleian Library Cafe 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% | ← Bodleian Library Cafe | |
| 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 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 Bodleian Library Cafe 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 Bodleian Library Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodleian Libraries Shops Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2020 |
| Brasenose College School/college/university | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Bird & Blend Tea Co Retailers - other | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Bath Place Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Brown's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Alpha Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Ben's Cookies Other catering premises | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2024 |
| All Souls College School/college/university | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
Questions about Bodleian Library Cafe
What is Bodleian Library Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Bodleian Library Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Oxford City Council on 29 October 2025.
Is Bodleian Library Cafe 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bodleian Library Cafe last inspected?
Bodleian Library Cafe was last inspected on 29 October 2025, 8 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 Bodleian Library Cafe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bodleian Library Cafe 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 Bodleian Library Cafe holds a 4. 116 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford City Council inspects Bodleian Library Cafe 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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