
📍 16 areas · 2,988 establishments
Food Safety in South Oxfordshire
Every area ranked by food hygiene rating
Data updated daily · Last sync: 5 April 2026
South Oxfordshire has 2,988 food establishments with hygiene ratings. 79.32% hold a 5-star rating — a strong result for a major city.
4.7
Average Rating
out of 5
79.32%
5-Star Rated
2,372 places
91.47%
4 or 5 Stars
0.77%
Rated 0 or 1
Rating Distribution
52,372
79%
4364
12%
3
189
2
43
1
21
0
3
🗺️ Establishment Map
Showing 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Red Star Chinese Restaurant OX4 1UT · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Oxford City | 22 Jan 2026 |
Red Sky OX3 9HZ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Retailers - other | Oxford City | 14 Jul 2025 |
Exprizza And Desi Grill OX4 1UH · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Oxford City | 19 Feb 2026 |
GG Oriental Snack Shack OX4 1UE · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | Oxford City | 10 Jan 2024 |
O Portuguese OX3 8DH · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Oxford City | 31 Jul 2025 |
Pizza Roma OX4 1UH · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Oxford City | 7 Feb 2024 |
Mint Kitchen And Lounge OX4 1JS · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Oxford City | 19 Jan 2026 |
The Chester Arms OX4 1SN · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Pub/bar/nightclub | Oxford City | 27 Feb 2026 |
Region To Season OX4 6HS · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Other catering premises | Oxford City | 20 Nov 2024 |
Karma Restaurant OX4 2EA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Oxford City | 23 Apr 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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