Ethos Caffe food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Oxford City
Ethos Caffe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 February 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 Western Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 4LF
How it compares in Oxford City
That puts Ethos Caffe among the 1,207 places in Oxford City holding top marks, 87% 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 | 1,207 | 87% | ← Ethos Caffe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 116 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 151 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 Very 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 Ethos Caffe 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 Ethos Caffe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble CiTea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2023 |
| Boost Juice Bars Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2024 |
| Benugo Cafe At John Lewis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2024 |
| Artisan Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2024 |
| Bear Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2022 |
| Brothers Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
Questions about Ethos Caffe
What is Ethos Caffe's food hygiene rating?
Ethos Caffe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oxford City Council on 20 February 2024.
Is Ethos Caffe 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ethos Caffe last inspected?
Ethos Caffe was last inspected on 20 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Oxford City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ethos Caffe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Ethos Caffe compare to other places in Oxford City?
87% of the 1,382 rated food businesses in Oxford City hold the top rating of 5, and Ethos Caffe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford City Council inspects Ethos Caffe 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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