The Star

Oxford

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Star scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Very good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 16 December 2025 by Oxford City.

What does this rating mean?

The Star in Oxford has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

The Star Royal,
20 - 21 Rectory Road,
Oxford,
Oxfordshire,
OX4 1BU

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Star. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Star?

Food hygiene at The Star is inspected by Oxford City, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.oxford.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Star

What is The Star’s food hygiene rating?

The Star has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 16 December 2025.

When was The Star last inspected?

The Star was last inspected by Oxford City on 16 December 2025.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.