South Oxhey Food Bank food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Three Rivers
South Oxhey Food Bank holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 20 January 2022, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: South Oxhey Baptist Church, 140 Gosforth Lane, South Oxhey, WD19 7BX
How it compares in Three Rivers
In Three Rivers, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so South Oxhey Food Bank sits behind roughly 472 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 472 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 75 | 13% | ← South Oxhey Food Bank | |
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 67 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 Generally satisfactory
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 South Oxhey Food Bank 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 South Oxhey Food Bank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Warren Dell Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Oxhey Wood Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Age UK Hertfordshire Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Boston Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Asda Express Greggs Sandy Lodge Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Sandy Lodge Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Bluebell Pre School A Community Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
Questions about South Oxhey Food Bank
What is South Oxhey Food Bank's food hygiene rating?
South Oxhey Food Bank has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Three Rivers Council on 20 January 2022.
Is South Oxhey Food Bank safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was South Oxhey Food Bank last inspected?
South Oxhey Food Bank was last inspected on 20 January 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Three Rivers Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at South Oxhey Food Bank?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does South Oxhey Food Bank compare to other places in Three Rivers?
83% of the 571 rated food businesses in Three Rivers hold the top rating of 5, while South Oxhey Food Bank holds a 4. 75 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Three Rivers Council inspects South Oxhey Food Bank 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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