Thomas Franks At Sibford School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cherwell
Thomas Franks At Sibford 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 20 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: Sibford Ferris School Back Lane, Sibford Ferris, OX15 5QL
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts Thomas Franks At Sibford 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% | ← Thomas Franks At Sibford 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Thomas Franks At Sibford 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 Thomas Franks At Sibford School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greens Village Store Retailers - other | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2018 |
| Fresh Start @ Sibford Gower Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2023 |
| Sibford Gower Endowed primary School Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| The Wykham Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
Questions about Thomas Franks At Sibford School
What is Thomas Franks At Sibford School's food hygiene rating?
Thomas Franks At Sibford School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 20 January 2023.
Is Thomas Franks At Sibford 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 Thomas Franks At Sibford School last inspected?
Thomas Franks At Sibford School was last inspected on 20 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 Thomas Franks At Sibford School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Thomas Franks At Sibford School compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and Thomas Franks At Sibford School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Thomas Franks At Sibford 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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