Kali Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Oxfordshire
Kali Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 27 Upper High Street, Thame, Oxon, OX9 3EX
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
That puts Kali Cafe among the 808 places in South Oxfordshire holding top marks, 71% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 808 | 71% | ← Kali Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 120 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Kali Cafe none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Kali Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cottage Bakery Retailers - other | 29 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 March 2026 |
| The Monkey Puzzle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Thame Snooker Club Other catering premises | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| The Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Thame Recipe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Players Theatre Other catering premises | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Thame Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Rumsey's Handmade Chocolates Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
Questions about Kali Cafe
What is Kali Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Kali Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 31 October 2024.
Is Kali Cafe safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kali Cafe last inspected?
Kali Cafe was last inspected on 31 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Oxfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Kali Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kali Cafe compare to other places in South Oxfordshire?
71% of the 1,136 rated food businesses in South Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Kali Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects Kali Cafe and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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