Fresh Start Catering at Sires Hill Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Oxfordshire
Fresh Start Catering at Sires Hill Primary School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen 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 17 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Sires Hill Primary Academy Darwin Drive, Didcot, OX11 9FU
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
In South Oxfordshire, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Fresh Start Catering at Sires Hill Primary School sits behind roughly 808 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 808 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 16% | ← Fresh Start Catering at Sires Hill Primary School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 120 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 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 Fresh Start Catering at Sires Hill Primary School 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.
Questions about Fresh Start Catering at Sires Hill Primary School
What is Fresh Start Catering at Sires Hill Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Fresh Start Catering at Sires Hill Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 17 September 2024.
Is Fresh Start Catering at Sires Hill Primary School 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 school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fresh Start Catering at Sires Hill Primary School last inspected?
Fresh Start Catering at Sires Hill Primary School was last inspected on 17 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Oxfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Fresh Start Catering at Sires Hill Primary School?
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 Fresh Start Catering at Sires Hill Primary School compare to other places in South Oxfordshire?
71% of the 1,136 rated food businesses in South Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Fresh Start Catering at Sires Hill Primary School holds a 4. 186 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects Fresh Start Catering at Sires Hill Primary School 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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Fresh Start Catering at Sires Hill Primary School is one of 39 rated food businesses in Didcot. See every hygiene rating in Didcot →
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