Opera Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Oxfordshire
Opera 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
This is a fresh result: Opera Cafe was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Unit 14A, Marriotts Walk, Witney, OX28 6GW
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
That puts Opera Cafe among the 957 places in West Oxfordshire holding top marks, 94% 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 | 957 | 94% | ← Opera Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 42 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 110 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Opera 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 Opera Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfonso Gelateria Witney Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Bella Italia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Marks & Spencer Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2020 |
| Allied Pharmacy Witney Retailers - other | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2024 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2018 |
| Huffkins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
Questions about Opera Cafe
What is Opera Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Opera Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 20 May 2026.
Is Opera 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 Opera Cafe last inspected?
Opera Cafe was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Oxfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Opera Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Opera Cafe compare to other places in West Oxfordshire?
94% of the 1,013 rated food businesses in West Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Opera Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects Opera 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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