The Oxford Blue

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-08-07

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

The Oxford Blue is a pub/bar/nightclub located at Oxford Blue Public House, 32 Marston Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1JU, in the Oxford City local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 7 August 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Oxford City oversees 541 registered food businesses, of which 87% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Oxford City is 4.8 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Pub/bar/nightclub
Address
Oxford Blue Public House, 32 Marston Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire
Postcode
OX4 1JU
Local Authority
Oxford City
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1889700

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of The Oxford Blue?

The Oxford Blue has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Oxford City.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was The Oxford Blue last inspected?

The Oxford Blue was last inspected on 2026-08-07. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is The Oxford Blue located?

The Oxford Blue is located at Oxford Blue Public House, 32 Marston Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire , OX4 1JU, in the Oxford City local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the OX4 postcode area.