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Food Hygiene Rating for The Independent Cafe

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The Independent Cafe is a cafe.

The Independent Cafe is located in the city of Oxford.

Rating: 5 - Very GoodLast inspected: Fri 12 Dec 2025OX1 1RAfhrs
Food hygiene rating 5 for The Independent Cafe
Very Good

Location

Address

85-87 St Aldate's, Oxford, Oxfordshire

OXFORD OX1

Local authority

oxford-city

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Inspection details

Food Hygiene & Safety Procedures

Very Good (0)

High standard of compliance with legal requirements and code of practice.

Structural Compliance

Good (5)

High standard of compliance with legal requirements and industry codes of practice. Some minor contraventions or non-compliance.

Confidence in Management

Good (5)

Reasonable record of compliance. Satisfactory documented Food Safety Management System.

Overall food hygiene rating
5 - Very Good
Date of last inspection
12 December 2025
FHRS ID
1378237
Business type
Restaurant - Cafe - Canteen
Business name
The Independent Cafe
Address
85-87 St Aldate's, Oxford, Oxfordshire
Responsible local authority
oxford-city
Data sourced from the Food Standards Agency.

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Average customer rating 5.0 (1 votes)

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