Chaiiwala Oxford food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Oxford City
Chaiiwala Oxford holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The business met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 7 November 2025, 8 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: 270 - 272 Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1UH
How it compares in Oxford City
In Oxford City, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Chaiiwala Oxford sits behind roughly 1,322 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,206 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 116 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 2% | ← Chaiiwala Oxford | |
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 156 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Chaiiwala Oxford 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 Chaiiwala Oxford, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Baba Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Antep Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Bodrum Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Alders Butchers Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Amigos Burritos Mexican Kitchen Other catering premises | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Afghan Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Bigfoot Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Arbequina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
Questions about Chaiiwala Oxford
What is Chaiiwala Oxford's food hygiene rating?
Chaiiwala Oxford has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Oxford City Council on 7 November 2025.
Is Chaiiwala Oxford safe to eat at?
A 3 means the business met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Chaiiwala Oxford last inspected?
Chaiiwala Oxford was last inspected on 7 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Oxford City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chaiiwala Oxford?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chaiiwala Oxford compare to other places in Oxford City?
87% of the 1,381 rated food businesses in Oxford City hold the top rating of 5, while Chaiiwala Oxford holds a 3. 32 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford City Council inspects Chaiiwala Oxford 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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