Cafe 144 Ltd food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cherwell
Cafe 144 Ltd 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 2 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Building 144 Bicester Heritage Buckingham Road, Bicester, OX26 5HA
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts Cafe 144 Ltd among the 977 places in Cherwell holding top marks, 80% 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 | 977 | 80% | ← Cafe 144 Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 157 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 103 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 Cafe 144 Ltd 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 Cafe 144 Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerty Enthusiast Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2023 |
| Dolce Education Catering School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Bambooh Bicester Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Cherwood House Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Karuwa Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Hundred Acres Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Bubbles Pre School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2023 |
| Cooper School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
Questions about Cafe 144 Ltd
What is Cafe 144 Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Cafe 144 Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 2 September 2024.
Is Cafe 144 Ltd 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 Cafe 144 Ltd last inspected?
Cafe 144 Ltd was last inspected on 2 September 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cherwell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cafe 144 Ltd?
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 Cafe 144 Ltd compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe 144 Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Cafe 144 Ltd 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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