What is the average food hygiene rating in South Oxfordshire?

The average food hygiene rating in South Oxfordshire is 4.57 out of 5, across 1,136 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does South Oxfordshire compare with the national average for food hygiene?

71.3% of rated premises in South Oxfordshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 8.4 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks South Oxfordshire 275 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 South Oxfordshire have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

810 food businesses in South Oxfordshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 71.3% of the 1,136 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

How many food businesses in South Oxfordshire have a low hygiene rating?

21 food businesses in South Oxfordshire are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 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 South Oxfordshire food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for South Oxfordshire (1,246 establishments on record, 1,136 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 South Oxfordshire

In South Oxfordshire, 71.3% of 1,136 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.57/5. These figures cover 1,246 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

South Oxfordshire has 810 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,136 rated premises (71.3%). 21 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

5★ share: 71.3%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -8.4 pp
National rank: 275 / 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 South Oxfordshire

5★ Very Good

810 (71.3%)

4★ Good

189 (16.6%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

116 (10.2%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

17 (1.5%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

4 (0.4%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 60 awaiting inspection and 50 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 60 awaiting inspection and 50 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in South Oxfordshire: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in South Oxfordshire?: The average food hygiene rating in South Oxfordshire is 4.57 out of 5, across 1,136 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does South Oxfordshire compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 71.3% of rated premises in South Oxfordshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 8.4 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks South Oxfordshire 275 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 South Oxfordshire have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 810 food businesses in South Oxfordshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 71.3% of the 1,136 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.
How many food businesses in South Oxfordshire have a low hygiene rating?: 21 food businesses in South Oxfordshire are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 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 South Oxfordshire food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for South Oxfordshire (1,246 establishments on record, 1,136 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 South Oxfordshire

Abingdon Vale Cricket ClubPub/bar/nightclub · Hales Meadows, Culham Road, ABINGDON, Oxon · OX14 3HP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
The Blewbury Bread Co.Retailers - other · 2 St Peters Place, WALLINGFORD, Oxon · OX10 0BG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
GubblesMobile caterer · OX10
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Didcot Community KitchenRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · King Alfred Community Centre, 2 King Alfred Drive, DIDCOT, Oxon · OX11 7NU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
MaternateaManufacturers/packers · OX11
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
The Red LionPub/bar/nightclub · Brightwell Street, Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, WALLINGFORD · OX10 0RT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
BudgensRetailers - other · Watlington Service Station, 13 Couching Street, WATLINGTON, Oxon · OX49 5QF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
COOKRetailers - other · 4-5 Upper High Street, THAME, Oxon · OX9 3ES
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Harrison at Lord Williams's Upper SchoolSchool/college/university · Lord Williams Upper School, Oxford Road, Thame, Oxon · OX9 2AQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Notcutts Garden CentreRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Notcutts Garden Centre, Nuneham Courtenay, OXFORD · OX44 9PY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
PKay BakesOther catering premises · OX11
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Buds that Blossom ChinnorCaring Premises · Bellwood House, 57 Lower Road, CHINNOR · OX39 4DU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026

Places needing improvement in South Oxfordshire

Asda Express, Subway, GreggsRetailers - other · Thame Road/Aylesbury Road, THAME, Oxon · OX9 3SB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 November 2025
Cashmere Continental Foods & CosmeticsRetailers - other · 94-96 Broadway, DIDCOT, Oxon · OX11 8AB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 January 2026
Sir Charles NapierRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sprigs Holly Lane, Sprigs Alley, CHINNOR, Oxon · OX39 4BX
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 February 2026
Britwell Farm ShopRetailers - other · Red Lion Farm House, Britwell Salome, WATLINGTON · OX49 5LG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 January 2026
Ye Olde Leathern BottleRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 1 High Street, Lewknor, WATLINGTON · OX49 5TW
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 March 2025
Kingfisher Fish & ChipsTakeaway/sandwich shop · 60 Couching Street, WATLINGTON, Oxon · OX49 5PU
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 February 2026
Stoke Row StoresRetailers - other · Stoke Row Stores, Stoke Row, HENLEY-ON-THAMES · RG9 5QL
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 November 2024
The JR Sports groupSchool/college/university · Tetsworth County Primary School, 15 High Street, Tetsworth, THAME · OX9 7AB
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 January 2026

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 1,246 real Food Standards Agency records for South Oxfordshire, of which 1,136 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.