What is the average food hygiene rating in Oxford City?

The average food hygiene rating in Oxford City is 4.8 out of 5, across 1,362 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Oxford City compare with the national average for food hygiene?

87.7% of rated premises in Oxford City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 8.0 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Oxford City 65 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Oxford City have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,195 food businesses in Oxford City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 87.7% of the 1,362 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Oxford City have a low hygiene rating?

27 food businesses in Oxford City are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 4 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Oxford City food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Oxford City (1,570 establishments on record, 1,362 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Oxford City

In Oxford City, 87.7% of 1,362 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.8/5. These figures cover 1,570 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Oxford City has 1,195 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,362 rated premises (87.7%). 27 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

5★ share: 87.7%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +8.0 pp
National rank: 65 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Oxford City

5★ Very Good

1,195 (87.7%)

4★ Good

111 (8.1%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

29 (2.1%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

10 (0.7%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

13 (1%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

4 (0.3%)

Plus 155 awaiting inspection and 53 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 155 awaiting inspection and 53 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Oxford City: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Oxford City?: The average food hygiene rating in Oxford City is 4.8 out of 5, across 1,362 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Oxford City compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 87.7% of rated premises in Oxford City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 8.0 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Oxford City 65 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Oxford City have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,195 food businesses in Oxford City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 87.7% of the 1,362 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Oxford City have a low hygiene rating?: 27 food businesses in Oxford City are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 4 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Oxford City food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Oxford City (1,570 establishments on record, 1,362 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Oxford City

Top-rated places in Oxford City

The Chester ArmsPub/bar/nightclub · The Chester, 19 Chester Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire · OX4 1SN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
Cheney SchoolSchool/college/university · Cheney Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire · OX3 7QH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
League Of Friends Tea Bar Women's CentreRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · League Of Friends Tea Bar Womens Centre, John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way, Oxford · OX3 9DU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
League Of Friends Cafe Level 2Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · League Of Friends Cafe, John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way, Oxford · OX3 9DU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Mojo's Sandwich BarTakeaway/sandwich shop · 123 London Road, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire · OX3 9HZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
NawabiTakeaway/sandwich shop · 5 Girdlestone Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire · OX3 7LZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Marks & Spencer CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Marks And Spencer Cafe, John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way, Oxford · OX3 9DU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
St Andrew's Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · London Road, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire · OX3 9ED
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
The Britannia InnPub/bar/nightclub · 1 Lime Walk, Oxford, Oxfordshire · OX3 7AA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Wetherall Institute Of Molecular MedicineRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire · OX3 9DU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Julia Durbin Day NurseryCaring Premises · Churchill Hospital, Old Road, Headington, Oxford · OX3 7JU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
The Fulbrook CentreCaring Premises · Churchill Hospital, Old Road, Headington, Oxford · OX3 7JU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Oxford City

Peppers BurgersTakeaway/sandwich shop · 84 Walton Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire · OX2 6EA
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 31 March 2026
Red SkyRetailers - other · 115 London Road, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire · OX3 9HZ
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 July 2025
Baweja SuperstoreRetailers - other · 334 - 336 Abingdon Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire · OX1 4TQ
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 April 2026
Red Star Chinese RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 187 Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire · OX4 1UT
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 January 2026
High Street CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 67-68 High Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire · OX1 4BA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 October 2025
Middle East SupermarketRetailers - other · 138 Oxford Road, Cowley, Oxford, Oxfordshire · OX4 2DU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 March 2023
Thornhill CoffeeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Thornhill Park And Ride, London Road, Headington, Oxford · OX3 8DP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 29 August 2024
CC ButchersOther catering premises · 19 Upper Barr, Oxford, Oxfordshire · OX4 3UX
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 February 2025

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,570 real Food Standards Agency records for Oxford City, of which 1,362 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.