2 North Parade Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Oxford City
2 North Parade Stores 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 6 February 2024, 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: 2 North Parade Avenue, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 6LX
How it compares in Oxford City
That puts 2 North Parade Stores among the 1,206 places in Oxford City holding top marks, 87% 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 | 1,206 | 87% | ← 2 North Parade Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 116 | 8% | ||
| 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 Very 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 2 North Parade Stores 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 2 North Parade Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barefoot Bakery Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Barefoot North Parade Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2024 |
| Brew Oxford Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| BaxterStorey - Blavatnik School Of Government Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Balliol Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
| Beyone Ordinary Cafe - Holder Building School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2023 |
| Branca Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Brasserie Blanc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
Questions about 2 North Parade Stores
What is 2 North Parade Stores's food hygiene rating?
2 North Parade Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oxford City Council on 6 February 2024.
Is 2 North Parade Stores 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 2 North Parade Stores last inspected?
2 North Parade Stores was last inspected on 6 February 2024, more than 2 years 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 2 North Parade Stores?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does 2 North Parade Stores compare to other places in Oxford City?
87% of the 1,381 rated food businesses in Oxford City hold the top rating of 5, and 2 North Parade Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford City Council inspects 2 North Parade Stores 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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