Childhood First, Oakwood House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Ashford
Childhood First, Oakwood House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 August 2023, 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: Oakwood Biddenden Road, Tenterden, TN30 6TD
How it compares in Ashford
That puts Childhood First, Oakwood House among the 1,039 places in Ashford holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,039 | 89% | ← Childhood First, Oakwood House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 106 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 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 Childhood First, Oakwood House 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 Childhood First, Oakwood House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Howe Turkeys Farmers/growers | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
| Raja of Kent Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| McCanns Brewery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Little Acorns Therapeutic Community Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2023 |
| Old School House Montessori Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Little Silver Country Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Acacia Number 1 Ltd Acacia House Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Halden Heights Care Community Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
Questions about Childhood First, Oakwood House
What is Childhood First, Oakwood House's food hygiene rating?
Childhood First, Oakwood House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 15 August 2023.
Is Childhood First, Oakwood House 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Childhood First, Oakwood House last inspected?
Childhood First, Oakwood House was last inspected on 15 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ashford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Childhood First, Oakwood House?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Childhood First, Oakwood House compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,162 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and Childhood First, Oakwood House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Childhood First, Oakwood House 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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