Memories of Bengal food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Oxfordshire
Memories of Bengal holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the restaurant that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Memories of Bengal was inspected on 8 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 2% of rated food businesses in South Oxfordshire score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all South Oxfordshire ratings →
Address: 12 Wallingford Road, Cholsey, Wallingford Oxon, OX10 9LQ
How this rating has changed
Memories of Bengal has gone backwards: it held a 3 before its inspection on 8 July 2026, and now holds a 2. A rating of 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 8 July 2026 | 3 2 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
A 2 is rare: only 18 of 1,134 rated places in South Oxfordshire score this low, about one in 63. By contrast 72% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 815 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 181 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 116 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ← Memories of Bengal | |
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 126 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Memories of Bengal the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Memories of Bengal, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Treehouse School School/college/university | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2018 |
| Tesco Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| The Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 136 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 April 2026 |
| Shangki-Li Takeaway/sandwich shop | 144 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 21 April 2026 |
| Mr & Mrs Park's Family Butchers Retailers - other | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Cholsey Day Centre Caring Premises | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Cholsey County Primary School Breakfast & After School Club School/college/university | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Cholsey Pre-SChool Caring Premises | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
Questions about Memories of Bengal
What is Memories of Bengal's food hygiene rating?
Memories of Bengal has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 8 July 2026.
Is Memories of Bengal safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Memories of Bengal last inspected?
Memories of Bengal was last inspected on 8 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Oxfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Memories of Bengal?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Memories of Bengal compare to other places in South Oxfordshire?
72% of the 1,134 rated food businesses in South Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Memories of Bengal holds a 2. 18 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects Memories of Bengal 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at South Oxfordshire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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Memories of Bengal is one of 95 rated food businesses in Wallingford Oxon. See every hygiene rating in Wallingford Oxon →
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