The Chester Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Oxford City
The Chester 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
This is a fresh result: The Chester Arms was inspected on 11 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Chester, 19 Chester Street, Oxford, OX4 1SN
How it compares in Oxford City
That puts The Chester Arms 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% | ← The Chester Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Chester Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alders Butchers Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Cafe Baba Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Antep Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Bodrum Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Bigfoot Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Afghan Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Arbequina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Baltic Food Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
Questions about The Chester Arms
What is The Chester Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Chester Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oxford City Council on 11 June 2026.
Is The Chester 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 Chester Arms last inspected?
The Chester Arms was last inspected on 11 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Oxford City Council rather than by the business.
How does The Chester Arms 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 The Chester Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford City Council inspects The Chester 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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