John Henry Newman Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Oxford City
John Henry Newman Academy 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 30 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: Grange Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 4LS
How it compares in Oxford City
That puts John Henry Newman Academy among the 1,205 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 | 1,205 | 87% | ← John Henry Newman Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 John Henry Newman Academy 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 John Henry Newman Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bees At Oxford Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Cafe 51 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2023 |
| Café Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Beeyoutiful Cafe Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2024 |
| Chama Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Cagney's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2022 |
| Chicken Hut Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2024 |
Questions about John Henry Newman Academy
What is John Henry Newman Academy's food hygiene rating?
John Henry Newman Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oxford City Council on 30 January 2024.
Is John Henry Newman Academy 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 John Henry Newman Academy last inspected?
John Henry Newman Academy was last inspected on 30 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 John Henry Newman Academy?
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 John Henry Newman Academy compare to other places in Oxford City?
87% of the 1,380 rated food businesses in Oxford City hold the top rating of 5, and John Henry Newman Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford City Council inspects John Henry Newman Academy 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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