The Monkey Puzzle
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Monkey Puzzle is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at 18-19 Upper High Street, THAME, Oxon, OX9 3EX, in the South Oxfordshire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 8 April 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. South Oxfordshire oversees 1,248 registered food businesses, of which 80% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in South Oxfordshire is 4.6 out of 5. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
Details
- Business Type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Address
- 18-19 Upper High Street, THAME, Oxon
- Postcode
- OX9 3EX
- Local Authority
- South Oxfordshire
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 272196
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Monkey Puzzle?
The Monkey Puzzle has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by South Oxfordshire.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was The Monkey Puzzle last inspected?
The Monkey Puzzle was last inspected on 2025-04-08. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is The Monkey Puzzle located?
The Monkey Puzzle is located at 18-19 Upper High Street, THAME, Oxon , OX9 3EX, in the South Oxfordshire local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the OX9 postcode area.