Cote food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Oxfordshire
Cote 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 23 February 2026, 4 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: 2-4 Bell Street, Henley-On-Thames, Oxon, RG9 2BG
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
That puts Cote 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% | ← Cote | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cote 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 Cote, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Simms Retailers - other | 36 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 March 2023 |
| Catherine Wheel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Boots UK Retailers - other | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2021 |
| The Old Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 48 yards away | 4 - Good | 1 May 2026 |
| Sainsburys Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2022 |
| The Square Henley Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 September 2025 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Pret A Manger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
Questions about Cote
What is Cote's food hygiene rating?
Cote has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 23 February 2026.
Is Cote 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 Cote last inspected?
Cote was last inspected on 23 February 2026, 4 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 Cote?
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 Cote 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 Cote is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects Cote 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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Cote is one of 430 rated food businesses in Oxon. See every hygiene rating in Oxon →
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