What is the average food hygiene rating in OX4?

The average food hygiene rating in the OX4 postcode area of Oxford City is 4.74 out of 5, across 448 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 OX4 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

381 food businesses in the OX4 postcode area of Oxford City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 85% of the 448 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

How many food businesses in OX4 have a low hygiene rating?

13 food businesses in the OX4 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 OX4 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the OX4 postcode area of Oxford City (536 establishments on record, 448 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 OX4

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the OX4 postcode area of Oxford City hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.74/5, with 85% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 536 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

OX4 (Oxford City) has 381 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 448 rated premises (85%). 13 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

Rating distribution in OX4

5★ Very Good

381 (85%)

4★ Good

40 (8.9%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

14 (3.1%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

5 (1.1%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

7 (1.6%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 (0.2%)

Plus 69 awaiting inspection and 19 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in OX4: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in OX4?: The average food hygiene rating in the OX4 postcode area of Oxford City is 4.74 out of 5, across 448 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 OX4 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 381 food businesses in the OX4 postcode area of Oxford City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 85% of the 448 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.
How many food businesses in OX4 have a low hygiene rating?: 13 food businesses in the OX4 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 OX4 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the OX4 postcode area of Oxford City (536 establishments on record, 448 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 OX4

The Chester ArmsPub/bar/nightclub · The Chester, 19 Chester Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire · OX4 1SN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
BigfootPub/bar/nightclub · 98 Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire · OX4 1JE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Nando'sRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 80 Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire · OX4 1JB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
SubwayRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 175 - 177 Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire · OX4 1UT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Spiced RootsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 64 Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire · OX4 1JB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Spring TeaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 62 Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire · OX4 1JB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Uhuru WholefoodsRetailers - other · 48 Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire · OX4 1HZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Garsington Road Day NurseryOther catering premises · Oxford Business Park Nursery, 9850 Garsington Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire · OX4 2DQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
SparRetailers - other · Leys Spar Limited, Dunnock Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire · OX4 7EX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 May 2026
Routes CoffeeOther catering premises · 5 Bobby Fryer Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire · OX4 6ZN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 May 2026
Yo To GoRetailers - other · Tesco Stores Ltd Unit 7, Oxford Retail Park, Ambassador Avenue, Oxford · OX4 6XJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 May 2026
Amigos Burritos Mexican KitchenOther catering premises · The City Arms, 288 Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire · OX4 1UR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 April 2026

Places needing improvement in OX4

Red Star Chinese RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 187 Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire · OX4 1UT
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 January 2026
Middle East SupermarketRetailers - other · 138 Oxford Road, Cowley, Oxford, Oxfordshire · OX4 2DU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 March 2023
CC ButchersOther catering premises · 19 Upper Barr, Oxford, Oxfordshire · OX4 3UX
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 February 2025
Mint Kitchen And LoungeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Temple Lounge, 21 Temple Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire · OX4 1JS
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 January 2026
Rick's DinerRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 90 Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire · OX4 1JB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 March 2026
Pizza RomaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 248 Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire · OX4 1UH
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 February 2024
Karma RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 152 Oxford Road, Cowley, Oxford, Oxfordshire · OX4 2EA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 April 2025
Region To SeasonOther catering premises · 98 Blackbird Leys Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire · OX4 6HS
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 March 2026

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 536 real Food Standards Agency records for the OX4 postcode area, of which 448 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.