Bipul's Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Oxfordshire
Bipul's Kitchen 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 17 May 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: 59-61 Lower Road, Chinnor, Oxon, OX39 4DU
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
That puts Bipul's Kitchen among the 808 places in South Oxfordshire holding top marks, 71% 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 | 808 | 71% | ← Bipul's Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 120 | 11% | ||
| 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 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 Bipul's Kitchen 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 Bipul's Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buds that Blossom Chinnor Caring Premises | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2020 |
| Kingston Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 July 2025 |
| Golden Chopsticks Takeaway/sandwich shop | 56 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 18 August 2025 |
| Barchester Healthcare Ltd Caring Premises | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Porter's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 376 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 30 June 2025 |
| The Biker Bean Coffeehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| MPS Chinnor Convenience Store Retailers - other | 383 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 July 2025 |
Questions about Bipul's Kitchen
What is Bipul's Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Bipul's Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 17 May 2024.
Is Bipul's Kitchen 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 Bipul's Kitchen last inspected?
Bipul's Kitchen was last inspected on 17 May 2024, more than 2 years 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 Bipul's Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bipul's Kitchen compare to other places in South Oxfordshire?
71% of the 1,136 rated food businesses in South Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Bipul's Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects Bipul's Kitchen 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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