Oxfords Bakery Ltd food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Dorset
Oxfords Bakery Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer 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 9 October 2025, 9 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: Oxfords Bakery, Alweston, DT9 5JR
How it compares in Dorset
In Dorset, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so Oxfords Bakery Ltd sits behind roughly 3,808 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,808 | 95% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 3% | ← Oxfords Bakery Ltd | |
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,119 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Oxfords Bakery Ltd 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 Oxfords Bakery Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxfords Bakery Ltd (Retail) Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| 4 Seasons @ Folke Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| The Rose and Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2024 |
| Sherborne Town Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Terrace Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| The Walled Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Station Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about Oxfords Bakery Ltd
What is Oxfords Bakery Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Oxfords Bakery Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dorset Council on 9 October 2025.
Is Oxfords Bakery Ltd 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 food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Oxfords Bakery Ltd last inspected?
Oxfords Bakery Ltd was last inspected on 9 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Oxfords Bakery Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Oxfords Bakery Ltd compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, while Oxfords Bakery Ltd holds a 4. 139 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Oxfords Bakery Ltd 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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