Oxford Chinese restaurant improves after £4,700 fine

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 06:19 · Archive

Red Star on Cowley Road has improved its food hygiene rating from zero to three out of five after being fined for waste management failures.

Red Star on Cowley Road has improved its food hygiene rating from zero out of five to three out of five following an inspection by Oxford City Council environmental health officers in September.

The restaurant had been fined £4,700 after an investigation began due to concerns about the storage of waste. During a subsequent duty of care visit, further issues were identified, including poor food hygiene and the condition of the kitchen. An inspection in April 2025 resulted in the zero rating.

Previously, the restaurant required 'major improvement' in three areas: the cleanliness and condition of facilities and building, including appropriate layout, ventilation, hand-washing facilities and pest control; and the management of food safety systems to ensure food sold or served is safe to eat and that staff understand food safety standards. All three areas are now rated 'generally satisfactory'.

How it is being reported

• Oxford Chinese restaurant fined £4,700 sees better food hygiene scoreA Chinese restaurant previously slapped with a £4,700 fine over poor food hygiene has been given an updated rating.Oxford Mail · 9 Oct, 05:00
• Oxford Chinese restaurant fined £4,700 sees better food hygiene scoreA Chinese restaurant previously slapped with a £4,700 fine over poor food hygiene has been given an updated rating.Oxfordshire Guardian · 9 Oct, 05:00

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