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Karma Restaurant

Major improvement necessary. Last inspection 23 April 2025.

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Quick facts

  • Karma Restaurant scored 1/5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme , last inspected 23 April 2025.
  • Verdict: Major improvement necessary.
  • Classified as restaurant/cafe/canteen in Oxford.
  • Inspected by Oxford City Environmental Health.
Address
152 Oxford Road, Cowley, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 2EA

Local authority: Oxford City · council website ↗

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What this means

Major improvement necessary.

Serious shortcomings at the time of inspection. The FSA recommends a swift follow-up. Consumers are typically advised to check whether improvements have been confirmed.

Classified as a sit-down food business. It's been a year or more since the last visit, so an update is likely due. Display is voluntary in England, which is why low scorers often skip the window sticker.

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Common questions

What people ask about Karma Restaurant.

What is Karma Restaurant's FSA hygiene rating?

Karma Restaurant scored 1 out of 5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme at its last inspection on 23 April 2025. This rating reflects the hygiene standards observed on that day and comes directly from the FSA open dataset.

When was Karma Restaurant last inspected?

The last Food Standards Agency inspection published for Karma Restaurant was on 23 April 2025, 13 months ago. The FSA recommends re-inspection every 6 to 24 months depending on risk profile.

Is Karma Restaurant required to display its hygiene rating?

No, displaying the rating sticker is voluntary in England. Many low-rated venues choose not to.

Is it safe to eat at Karma Restaurant?

Karma Restaurant's last FSA inspection identified hygiene standards requiring improvement. A low score reflects issues observed on that inspection day, not necessarily current conditions. Many venues improve rapidly between inspections. For up-to-date status, verify with the Food Standards Agency directly and consider checking the venue's local authority.

How does Karma Restaurant compare to other venues in Oxford?

Karma Restaurant's rating can be compared against other restaurants, pubs, takeaways and cafes in Oxford on the dedicated Oxford aggregate page, which shows the citywide average, the best-rated venues and the ones rated 0 or 1.

Primary sources

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Edited by James Thornton, Food Safety & Regulation editor.

Page last refreshed 14 April 2026. FSA inspection of record dated 23 April 2025. Reviewed against FSA primary sources.

Data sourced directly from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence v3.0. RatingCafe does not modify scores, only surfaces them. Full methodology.