Fresh Start Catering food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cherwell
Fresh Start Catering 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 8 May 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: Queensway School House Brantwood Rise, Banbury, OX16 9NH
How it compares in Cherwell
In Cherwell, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Fresh Start Catering sits behind roughly 977 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 977 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 157 | 13% | ← Fresh Start Catering | |
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 103 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast & A.S.C. @ Queensway School Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2022 |
| Banbury Cross Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2012 |
| Banbury School Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2021 |
| Banbury Tea Room Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2023 |
| Easington Post Office Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2015 |
| Easington House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Ashlea Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2023 |
Questions about Fresh Start Catering
What is Fresh Start Catering's food hygiene rating?
Fresh Start Catering has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cherwell Council on 8 May 2024.
Is Fresh Start Catering 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 last inspected?
Fresh Start Catering was last inspected on 8 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cherwell 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 "very 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 Fresh Start Catering compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, while Fresh Start Catering holds a 4. 157 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell 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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