The James Figg food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Oxfordshire
The James Figg holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 11 March 2026, 4 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: 21 Cornmarket, Thame, Oxon, OX9 2BL
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
In South Oxfordshire, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so The James Figg sits behind roughly 994 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 808 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 120 | 11% | ← The James Figg | |
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 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 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 The James Figg 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 The James Figg, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxfam Retailers - other | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2022 |
| Sainsburys Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| GAIL's Thame Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Birdcage Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Whats Cooking Retailers - other | 66 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 October 2025 |
| Boots UK Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2023 |
| urHome.church Other catering premises | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2026 |
| Wrens of Thame Retailers - other | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
Questions about The James Figg
What is The James Figg's food hygiene rating?
The James Figg has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 11 March 2026.
Is The James Figg safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The James Figg last inspected?
The James Figg was last inspected on 11 March 2026, 4 months 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 The James Figg?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 The James Figg compare to other places in South Oxfordshire?
71% of the 1,136 rated food businesses in South Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while The James Figg holds a 3. 120 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects The James Figg 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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