Oakview Care At The Old Vicarage food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · West Berkshire
Oakview Care At The Old Vicarage 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 17 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: The Old Vicarage Parsonage Lane, Hungerford, RG17 0JB
How it compares in West Berkshire
That puts Oakview Care At The Old Vicarage among the 932 places in West Berkshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 932 | 86% | ← Oakview Care At The Old Vicarage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 93 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 163 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 Oakview Care At The Old Vicarage 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 Oakview Care At The Old Vicarage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungerford Nursery School And Centre For Families Caring Premises | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| The Hungerford Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Eliane Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 December 2024 |
| Town & Manor Of Hungerford Other catering premises | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2022 |
| Cosy Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| Hungerford Gourmet Oriental Takeaway/sandwich shop | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| The Funghi Club Retailers - other | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
Questions about Oakview Care At The Old Vicarage
What is Oakview Care At The Old Vicarage's food hygiene rating?
Oakview Care At The Old Vicarage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Berkshire Council on 17 February 2025.
Is Oakview Care At The Old Vicarage 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 Oakview Care At The Old Vicarage last inspected?
Oakview Care At The Old Vicarage was last inspected on 17 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Berkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Oakview Care At The Old Vicarage?
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 Oakview Care At The Old Vicarage compare to other places in West Berkshire?
86% of the 1,090 rated food businesses in West Berkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Oakview Care At The Old Vicarage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects Oakview Care At The Old Vicarage 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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