📍 16 areas · 1,264 establishments
Food Safety in South Oxfordshire
Every area ranked by food hygiene rating
Data updated daily · Last sync: 20 May 2026
South Oxfordshire has 1,264 food establishments with hygiene ratings. 63.69% hold a 5-star rating, roughly average for the UK.
4.6
Average Rating
out of 5
63.69%
5-Star Rated
810 places
79.27%
4 or 5 Stars
0.4%
Rated 0 or 1
Rating Distribution
5810
71%
4196
17%
3116
10%
2
18
1
5
0
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🗺️ Establishment Map
Showing 1 establishments across South Oxfordshire. Colour indicates hygiene rating.
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🏆 Safest Areas in South Oxfordshire
| # | Area | Avg Rating | % 5-Star | Establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waddesdon HP18 | 4.9 | 94.29% | 175 |
| 2 | Wolvercote OX2 | 4.9 | 90.27% | 298 |
| 3 | Headington Hill & Northway OX3 | 4.8 | 90.79% | 239 |
| 4 | Pangbourne RG8 | 4.7 | 80.92% | 131 |
| 5 | Watlington OX44 | 4.7 | 74.58% | 59 |
⚠️ Areas Needing Improvement
| # | Area | Avg Rating | % 5-Star | % Rated 0-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chiltern Villages RG9 | 4.4 | 62.35% | 0% |
| 2 | Benson & Crowmarsh OX49 | 4.5 | 68.18% | 2.27% |
| 3 | Chiltern Villages HP14 | 4.6 | 72.92% | 0% |
| 4 | Benson & Crowmarsh OX10 | 4.6 | 74.78% | 0% |
| 5 | Hendreds OX11 | 4.6 | 70.44% | 0.73% |
🚨 Lowest Rated Establishments in South Oxfordshire
| Business | Rating | Type | Area | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sir Charles Napier OX39 4BX · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | South Oxfordshire | 25 Feb 2026 |
Asda Express, Subway, Greggs OX9 3SB · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | South Oxfordshire | 20 Nov 2025 |
Britwell Farm Shop OX49 5LG · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | South Oxfordshire | 28 Jan 2026 |
Cashmere Continental Foods & Cosmetics OX11 8AB · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | South Oxfordshire | 19 Jan 2026 |
Chinese Cottage OX11 8QL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | South Oxfordshire | 10 Sept 2025 |
All Areas in South Oxfordshire
Waddesdon
HP18 · 175 rated
Wolvercote
OX2 · 298 rated
Headington Hill & Northway
OX3 · 239 rated
Pangbourne
RG8 · 131 rated
Watlington
OX44 · 59 rated
Northfield Brook
OX4 · 446 rated
Waddesdon
OX33 · 78 rated
Chiltern Villages
HP14 · 96 rated
Benson & Crowmarsh
OX10 · 226 rated
Hendreds
OX11 · 274 rated
Hendreds
OX14 · 295 rated
Thame
OX39 · 51 rated
Thame
OX9 · 109 rated
Caversham Heights
RG4 · 220 rated
Benson & Crowmarsh
OX49 · 44 rated
Chiltern Villages
RG9 · 247 rated
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