What is the average food hygiene rating in OX1?

The average food hygiene rating in the OX1 postcode area of Oxford City is 4.82 out of 5, across 431 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in OX1 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

377 food businesses in the OX1 postcode area of Oxford City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 87.5% of the 431 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 28 May 2026.

How many food businesses in OX1 have a low hygiene rating?

5 food businesses in the OX1 postcode area of Oxford City are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 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 OX1 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the OX1 postcode area of Oxford City (472 establishments on record, 431 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 OX1

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the OX1 postcode area of Oxford City hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.82/5, with 87.5% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 472 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

OX1 (Oxford City) has 377 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 431 rated premises (87.5%). 5 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 28 May 2026.

Rating distribution in OX1

5★ Very Good

377 (87.5%)

4★ Good

41 (9.5%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

8 (1.9%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

2 (0.5%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

2 (0.5%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 (0.2%)

Plus 26 awaiting inspection and 15 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in OX1: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in OX1?: The average food hygiene rating in the OX1 postcode area of Oxford City is 4.82 out of 5, across 431 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How many restaurants in OX1 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 377 food businesses in the OX1 postcode area of Oxford City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 87.5% of the 431 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 28 May 2026.
How many food businesses in OX1 have a low hygiene rating?: 5 food businesses in the OX1 postcode area of Oxford City are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 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 OX1 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the OX1 postcode area of Oxford City (472 establishments on record, 431 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.

Top-rated places in OX1

Grandpont Nursery School And ChildcareSchool/college/university · Grandpont Nursery, 47 White House Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire · OX1 4QH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Taylors Museum CaféRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · The Natural History Museum, Parks Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire · OX1 3PW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
Ginger \& SpiceRetailers - other · 50 Covered Market, Market Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire · OX1 3DX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 April 2026
KelpieRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 45 Oxford Castle, New Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire · OX1 1AY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 April 2026
Santander Work CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ground Basement And First Floor, Abbey House, 121 St Aldate's, Oxford · OX1 1EJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 April 2026
Cote BrasserieRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 41 - 47 George Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire · OX1 2BE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 16 April 2026
Worcester CollegeSchool/college/university · Worcester Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire · OX1 2HB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 31 March 2026
G&Ds @ ChemRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · The Chemical Research Laboratory, 12 Mansfield Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire · OX1 3TA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 24 March 2026
Ashmolean Rooftop Restaurant And CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 34-36 Beaumont Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire · OX1 2PG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 March 2026
Department For Continuing EducationSchool/college/university · 1 Wellington Square, Oxford, Oxfordshire · OX1 2JA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 March 2026
Dakota CafeSchool/college/university · Cohen Quad, Exeter College, Walton Street, Oxford · OX1 2HE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 March 2026
Ramen KultureRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 52 St Giles', Oxford, Oxfordshire · OX1 3LU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 March 2026

Places needing improvement in OX1

Baweja SuperstoreRetailers - other · 334 - 336 Abingdon Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire · OX1 4TQ
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 April 2026
High Street CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 67-68 High Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire · OX1 4BA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 October 2025
Najar's PlaceTakeaway/sandwich shop · St Giles', Oxford, Oxfordshire · OX1 3LU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 March 2026
Ten Seconds Yunnan Rice NoodleRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 22 New Inn Hall Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire · OX1 2DW
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 May 2026
Yogoo! Natural Frozen YogurtMobile caterer · Kiosk 5, The Westgate, Queen Street, Oxford · OX1 1PB
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 29 November 2024

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 472 real Food Standards Agency records for the OX1 postcode area, of which 431 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. 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.