Kelpie food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Oxford City
Kelpie 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 29 April 2026, 2 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: 45 Oxford Castle, New Road, Oxford, OX1 1AY
How it compares in Oxford City
That puts Kelpie among the 1,207 places in Oxford City holding top marks, 87% 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 | 1,207 | 87% | ← Kelpie | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 116 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 151 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 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 Kelpie 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 Kelpie, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonn Square News Retailers - other | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Banana Tree Oxford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Benugo Cafe At John Lewis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2024 |
| Boost Juice Bars Retailers - other | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2024 |
| Angrid Thai Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Ask Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2022 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2024 |
Questions about Kelpie
What is Kelpie's food hygiene rating?
Kelpie has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oxford City Council on 29 April 2026.
Is Kelpie 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 Kelpie last inspected?
Kelpie was last inspected on 29 April 2026, 2 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 Kelpie?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Kelpie compare to other places in Oxford City?
87% of the 1,382 rated food businesses in Oxford City hold the top rating of 5, and Kelpie is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford City Council inspects Kelpie 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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