The Coffee Stop food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Oxfordshire
The Coffee Stop 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 8 November 2022, more than 3 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: 5 Hithercroft Road, Wallingford, Oxon, OX10 9GQ
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
That puts The Coffee Stop 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% | ← The Coffee Stop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Coffee Stop 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 Coffee Stop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connect Catering at Fugro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Diningsolutiondirect.com Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2021 |
| Fork of Catering Mobile caterer | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2023 |
| Millcroft Caring Premises | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Style Acre Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Asda Express Subway Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Westgate House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
Questions about The Coffee Stop
What is The Coffee Stop's food hygiene rating?
The Coffee Stop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 8 November 2022.
Is The Coffee Stop 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 The Coffee Stop last inspected?
The Coffee Stop was last inspected on 8 November 2022, more than 3 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 The Coffee Stop?
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 The Coffee Stop 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 The Coffee Stop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects The Coffee Stop 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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