Fresh Start Catering at Wantage Primary Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Vale of White Horse
Fresh Start Catering at Wantage Primary Academy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 April 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Gems Wantage Primary Academy Rutherford Road, Wantage, OX12 7GQ
How it compares in Vale of White Horse
That puts Fresh Start Catering at Wantage Primary Academy among the 764 places in Vale of White Horse holding top marks, 81% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 764 | 81% | ← Fresh Start Catering at Wantage Primary Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 115 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 102 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Fresh Start Catering at Wantage Primary Academy none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Questions about Fresh Start Catering at Wantage Primary Academy
What is Fresh Start Catering at Wantage Primary Academy's food hygiene rating?
Fresh Start Catering at Wantage Primary Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of White Horse Council on 29 April 2026.
Is Fresh Start Catering at Wantage Primary Academy safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fresh Start Catering at Wantage Primary Academy last inspected?
Fresh Start Catering at Wantage Primary Academy was last inspected on 29 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Vale of White Horse Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Fresh Start Catering at Wantage Primary Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fresh Start Catering at Wantage Primary Academy compare to other places in Vale of White Horse?
81% of the 940 rated food businesses in Vale of White Horse hold the top rating of 5, and Fresh Start Catering at Wantage Primary Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of White Horse Council inspects Fresh Start Catering at Wantage Primary Academy and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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