Oak Caffe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Barnet
Oak Caffe 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 21 April 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 1 Oakleigh Road North London, N20 9HE
How it compares in Barnet
That puts Oak Caffe among the 1,423 places in Barnet holding top marks, 60% 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 | 1,423 | 60% | ← Oak Caffe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 575 | 24% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 226 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 84 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 512 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Oak Caffe 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 Oak Caffe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayleaf Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2022 |
| Baxendale Woodside Home Caring Premises | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| All Saints Church Of England Primary School School/college/university | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Aark Cigars & Wines Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2023 |
| Academy 4 Kids Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Alexanders Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Acacia Lodge Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
Questions about Oak Caffe
What is Oak Caffe's food hygiene rating?
Oak Caffe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnet Council on 21 April 2026.
Is Oak Caffe 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 Oak Caffe last inspected?
Oak Caffe was last inspected on 21 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barnet Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Oak Caffe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Oak Caffe compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,355 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, and Oak Caffe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects Oak Caffe 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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