Thame Foodbank Store food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · South Oxfordshire
Thame Foodbank Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 August 2020, more than 5 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Sharing Life Trust Unit D2, Station Yard, Thame, OX9 3UH
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
That puts Thame Foodbank Store 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% | ← Thame Foodbank Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 121 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 115 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 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 Thame Foodbank Store 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 Thame Foodbank Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Falcon Pub/bar/nightclub | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| BP Thame SF Connect Retailers - other | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| La Salute Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 282 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 August 2025 |
| JR Sports Group School/college/university | 290 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 October 2024 |
| Bay of Bengal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 5 November 2025 |
| Queensdown Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2023 |
| Thame Recipe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| The Cottage Bakery Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 March 2026 |
Questions about Thame Foodbank Store
What is Thame Foodbank Store's food hygiene rating?
Thame Foodbank Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 28 August 2020.
Is Thame Foodbank Store 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Thame Foodbank Store last inspected?
Thame Foodbank Store was last inspected on 28 August 2020, more than 5 years 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 Thame Foodbank Store?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Thame Foodbank Store compare to other places in South Oxfordshire?
71% of the 1,137 rated food businesses in South Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Thame Foodbank Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects Thame Foodbank Store 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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