The Grace Space Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Oxfordshire
The Grace Space 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 19 October 2021, more than 4 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: Southern Neighbourhood Community Centre 2 Sorrel Crescent, Didcot, OX11 6HQ
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
That puts The Grace Space 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% | ← The Grace Space 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 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 The Grace Space 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 The Grace Space Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladybirds at Meadow View Caring Premises | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Asda Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Churchills / Serial Griller Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| GWP Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| South and Vale Community Hub Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Bright Horizons Didcot Day Nursery and Pre School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Caterplus at McCarthy & Stone Williams Place Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
Questions about The Grace Space Cafe
What is The Grace Space Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Grace Space Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 19 October 2021.
Is The Grace Space 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 The Grace Space Cafe last inspected?
The Grace Space Cafe was last inspected on 19 October 2021, more than 4 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 The Grace Space Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Grace Space 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 The Grace Space Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects The Grace Space 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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