Child First food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cherwell
Child First 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
This is a fresh result: Child First was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 8 Horse Fair, Banbury, OX16 0AA
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts Child First among the 977 places in Cherwell holding top marks, 80% 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 | 977 | 80% | ← Child First | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 157 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 103 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 Very 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 Child First 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Child First, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antep Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Costcutter/V5 Superstore Retailers - other | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2023 |
| Banbury Cross Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2024 |
| 10 Restaurant & Wine Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Eat well takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2023 |
| Chens Cottage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Chickster Takeaway/sandwich shop | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
Questions about Child First
What is Child First's food hygiene rating?
Child First has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 21 May 2026.
Is Child First 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 Child First last inspected?
Child First was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cherwell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Child First?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Child First compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and Child First is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Child First 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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