Bubbles Pre School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cherwell
Bubbles Pre School 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 18 January 2023, more than 3 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: Bubbles Pre School Holm Way, Bicester, OX26 3UU
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts Bubbles Pre School among the 977 places in Cherwell holding top marks, 80% 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 | 977 | 80% | ← Bubbles Pre School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 157 | 13% | ||
| 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 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 Bubbles Pre School 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 Bubbles Pre School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karuwa Takeaway/sandwich shop | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Bure Farm Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Co-op Swift Shop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Busy Bees @ Bicester School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2023 |
| Krazy Kids Out Of School Care School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2023 |
| OCC Catering Services @ Bure Park Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
Questions about Bubbles Pre School
What is Bubbles Pre School's food hygiene rating?
Bubbles Pre School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 18 January 2023.
Is Bubbles Pre School 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 Bubbles Pre School last inspected?
Bubbles Pre School was last inspected on 18 January 2023, more than 3 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 Bubbles Pre School?
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 Bubbles Pre School compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and Bubbles Pre School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Bubbles Pre School 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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