Oxford café rated zero stars for food hygiene violations

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 06:22 · Archive

A café in Oxford's Templars Square Shopping Centre has been given a zero-star food hygiene rating by Oxford City Council Environmental Health Officers. The inspection took place in September and resulted in the café at 35 Upper Bar being deemed to require 'urgent improvement'.

Environmental Health Officers identified major issues across three areas. Hygienic food handling—including preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage—was deemed to need 'major improvement'. The cleanliness and condition of facilities and building, including layout, ventilation, hand-washing facilities and pest control, required 'urgent improvement'. Food safety management systems, including checks to ensure safe food and staff knowledge of food safety protocols, also needed 'urgent improvement'.

The rating marks a significant change for the business. The café received five stars at inspections in February 2022 and January 2024. The café, which opened in Cowley around 2020, is known for its desserts, bespoke cakes, full English and vegetarian breakfasts, and serves what is described as the only gelato in Templars Square shopping centre.

How it is being reported

• Oxford café given zero-star hygiene rating requiring urgent improvementAn Oxford cafe has been deemed to require "urgent improvement" after being handed a zero-star food hygiene rating.Oxfordshire Guardian · 31 Oct, 05:00
• Oxford café given zero-star hygiene rating requiring urgent improvementAn Oxford cafe has been deemed to require "urgent improvement" after being handed a zero-star food hygiene rating.Oxford Mail · 31 Oct, 05:00

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