Fresh Start Catering food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Northamptonshire
Fresh Start Catering 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 4 April 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: Chenderit School, Archery Road, Middleton Cheney, OX17 2QR
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts Fresh Start Catering among the 2,565 places in West Northamptonshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 2,565 | 78% | ← Fresh Start Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | <1% |
A further 772 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 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 Fresh Start Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culinera @ Chenderit Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Cheney House Care Home Caring Premises | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Bambooh Education Ltd Caring Premises | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| New Mings Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Henry's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Dolphin Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Dolce Ltd, Middleton Cheney Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| High Flyers Oxford Limited School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2023 |
Questions about Fresh Start Catering
What is Fresh Start Catering's food hygiene rating?
Fresh Start Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 4 April 2022.
Is Fresh Start Catering 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 last inspected?
Fresh Start Catering was last inspected on 4 April 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Fresh Start Catering?
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 compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Fresh Start Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Fresh Start Catering 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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