Oxfam food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wealden
Oxfam holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 February 2025, 16 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: 4 Vicarage Field, Hailsham, BN27 1BD
How it compares in Wealden
That puts Oxfam among the 1,015 places in Wealden holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,015 | 78% | ← Oxfam | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 Good
- 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 Oxfam 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 Oxfam, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| TG Jones High Street Limited Retailers - other | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Subway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Maybugs Retailers - other | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Hailsham Coffee Ltd Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Charles Hunt Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| The Snug Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
Questions about Oxfam
What is Oxfam's food hygiene rating?
Oxfam has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wealden Council on 14 February 2025.
Is Oxfam 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Oxfam last inspected?
Oxfam was last inspected on 14 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wealden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Oxfam?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Oxfam compare to other places in Wealden?
78% of the 1,308 rated food businesses in Wealden hold the top rating of 5, and Oxfam is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wealden Council inspects Oxfam 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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Understanding this rating
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