Phoenix Picture House food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Oxford City
Phoenix Picture House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 10 February 2020, more than 6 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: Phoenix Cinema, 57 - 58 Walton Street, Oxford, OX2 6AE
How it compares in Oxford City
In Oxford City, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Phoenix Picture House sits behind roughly 1,206 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,206 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 116 | 8% | ← Phoenix Picture House | |
| 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 Phoenix Picture House 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 Phoenix Picture House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branca Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Brasserie Blanc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| BaxterStorey - Blavatnik School Of Government Mobile caterer | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Al-Shami Lebanese Restaurant And Richmond Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Brown's Bar And Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Al-Andalus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2024 |
| Angels Cocktail Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2021 |
| Beyone Ordinary Cafe - Holder Building School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2023 |
Questions about Phoenix Picture House
What is Phoenix Picture House's food hygiene rating?
Phoenix Picture House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Oxford City Council on 10 February 2020.
Is Phoenix Picture House 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Phoenix Picture House last inspected?
Phoenix Picture House was last inspected on 10 February 2020, more than 6 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 Phoenix Picture House?
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 Phoenix Picture House compare to other places in Oxford City?
87% of the 1,381 rated food businesses in Oxford City hold the top rating of 5, while Phoenix Picture House holds a 4. 116 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford City Council inspects Phoenix Picture House 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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