Sandwell Learning Centre food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Oxfordshire
Sandwell Learning Centre 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 2 April 2025, 15 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: Alvescot Lodge, Main Road, Alvescot, OX18 2PY
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
That puts Sandwell Learning Centre among the 957 places in West Oxfordshire holding top marks, 94% 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 | 957 | 94% | ← Sandwell Learning Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 42 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 110 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 Very 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 Sandwell Learning Centre 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 Sandwell Learning Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwell Park Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Alvescot Village Hall Retailers - other | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Nosh & Natter Retailers - other | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| The Plough Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
Questions about Sandwell Learning Centre
What is Sandwell Learning Centre's food hygiene rating?
Sandwell Learning Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 2 April 2025.
Is Sandwell Learning Centre 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 Sandwell Learning Centre last inspected?
Sandwell Learning Centre was last inspected on 2 April 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Oxfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sandwell Learning Centre?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sandwell Learning Centre compare to other places in West Oxfordshire?
94% of the 1,013 rated food businesses in West Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Sandwell Learning Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects Sandwell Learning Centre 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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