The James Figg

Oxon

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 11 March 2026 by South Oxfordshire.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The James Figg, from June 2021 to March 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2021 to 3 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The James Figg.

Food hygiene rating history for The James Figg
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
9 June 2021	5 / 5	Very good
11 March 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

The James Figg in Oxon has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

21 Cornmarket,
Thame,
Oxon,
OX9 2BL

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The James Figg. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The James Figg?

Food hygiene at The James Figg is inspected by South Oxfordshire, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at https://www.southoxon.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The James Figg

What is The James Figg’s food hygiene rating?

The James Figg has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 11 March 2026.

When was The James Figg last inspected?

The James Figg was last inspected by South Oxfordshire on 11 March 2026.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.