The Cogges Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Oxfordshire
The Cogges Kitchen 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
This is a fresh result: The Cogges Kitchen was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Church Lane, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 3LA
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
That puts The Cogges Kitchen among the 957 places in West Oxfordshire holding top marks, 94% 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 | 957 | 94% | ← The Cogges Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 42 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 110 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 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 The Cogges Kitchen 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 The Cogges Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Gems Anstey Caring Premises | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Greenwich Leisure Limited School/college/university | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2023 |
| Golden Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Cambodian Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2024 |
| Cook Trading Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2021 |
| Coffeesmith Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Little Ferns Play Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
Questions about The Cogges Kitchen
What is The Cogges Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
The Cogges Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 21 May 2026.
Is The Cogges Kitchen 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 The Cogges Kitchen last inspected?
The Cogges Kitchen was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Oxfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Cogges Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Cogges Kitchen compare to other places in West Oxfordshire?
94% of the 1,013 rated food businesses in West Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Cogges Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects The Cogges Kitchen 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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