The Cherwell School South Kitchen food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Oxford City
The Cherwell School South Kitchen 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 9 January 2024, more than 2 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: Cherwell School South Site, Marston Ferry Road, Oxford, OX2 7EF
How it compares in Oxford City
That puts The Cherwell School South Kitchen among the 1,206 places in Oxford City holding top marks, 87% 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 | 1,206 | 87% | ← The Cherwell School South Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 116 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 156 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 The Cherwell School South Kitchen 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 The Cherwell School South Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Burnout BBQ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Adams Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| Amanda's Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Balliol Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
| Bainton Road Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Burlington House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| BUPA - Green Gates Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
Questions about The Cherwell School South Kitchen
What is The Cherwell School South Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
The Cherwell School South Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oxford City Council on 9 January 2024.
Is The Cherwell School South Kitchen 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 The Cherwell School South Kitchen last inspected?
The Cherwell School South Kitchen was last inspected on 9 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Oxford City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Cherwell School South Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Cherwell School South Kitchen compare to other places in Oxford City?
87% of the 1,381 rated food businesses in Oxford City hold the top rating of 5, and The Cherwell School South Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford City Council inspects The Cherwell School South Kitchen 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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