The Bird Cage food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Oxfordshire
The Bird Cage holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 May 2025, 15 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.
88% of rated food businesses in South Oxfordshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all South Oxfordshire ratings →
Address: 4 Cornmarket, Thame, Oxon, OX9 3DX
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
That puts The Bird Cage among the 815 places in South Oxfordshire holding top marks, 72% 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 | 815 | 72% | ← The Bird Cage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 181 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 116 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 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 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 The Bird Cage 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 Bird Cage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Shop of Cheese Retailers - other | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2026 |
| Wrens of Thame Retailers - other | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| GAIL's Thame Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2026 |
| Black Goo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 April 2026 |
| Prezzo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Oxfam Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2022 |
| The Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| urHome.church Other catering premises | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2026 |
Questions about The Bird Cage
What is The Bird Cage's food hygiene rating?
The Bird Cage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 28 May 2025.
Is The Bird Cage 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bird Cage last inspected?
The Bird Cage was last inspected on 28 May 2025, 15 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 Bird Cage?
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 The Bird Cage compare to other places in South Oxfordshire?
72% of the 1,134 rated food businesses in South Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Bird Cage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects The Bird Cage 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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The Bird Cage is one of 427 rated food businesses in Oxon. See every hygiene rating in Oxon →
South Oxfordshire inspects and rates 1,260 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in South Oxfordshire →
The official record is held by the council: https://www.southoxon.gov.uk
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