Capers Bistro - EF International Language School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Oxford City
Capers Bistro - EF International Language School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: EF International, Pullens Lane, Oxford, OX3 0DT
How it compares in Oxford City
That puts Capers Bistro - EF International Language School among the 1,205 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 | 1,205 | 87% | ← Capers Bistro - EF International Language School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 156 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 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 Capers Bistro - EF International Language School 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 Capers Bistro - EF International Language School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookes Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2023 |
| ABC Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Belota Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Bhoomi Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Beirut Lebanese Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
| Abbeyfield Oxford Society Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Afghan Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
Questions about Capers Bistro - EF International Language School
What is Capers Bistro - EF International Language School's food hygiene rating?
Capers Bistro - EF International Language School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oxford City Council on 1 February 2024.
Is Capers Bistro - EF International Language School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Capers Bistro - EF International Language School last inspected?
Capers Bistro - EF International Language School was last inspected on 1 February 2024, more than 2 years 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 Capers Bistro - EF International Language School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Capers Bistro - EF International Language School compare to other places in Oxford City?
87% of the 1,380 rated food businesses in Oxford City hold the top rating of 5, and Capers Bistro - EF International Language School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford City Council inspects Capers Bistro - EF International Language School 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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