Eat@East Cafe food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Oxfordshire
Eat@East Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 October 2025, 8 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: 53 St Martins Street, Wallingford, Oxon, OX10 0AJ
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
That puts Eat@East Cafe 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% | ← Eat@East Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Eat@East Cafe 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 Eat@East Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Beans Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 14 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 December 2023 |
| The Olde Wallingford Sweet Shop Retailers - other | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Truly Scrumptious Bakery Retailers - other | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| Bean & Brew Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Mollie's Cafe Wallingford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 23 April 2025 |
| The Dolphin Pub/bar/nightclub | 42 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 November 2025 |
| Le Clos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Shellfish Cow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
Questions about Eat@East Cafe
What is Eat@East Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Eat@East Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 16 October 2025.
Is Eat@East Cafe 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Eat@East Cafe last inspected?
Eat@East Cafe was last inspected on 16 October 2025, 8 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 Eat@East Cafe?
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 Eat@East Cafe 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 Eat@East Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects Eat@East Cafe 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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