Elite Childcare Group Grove food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Vale of White Horse
Elite Childcare Group Grove 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 16 July 2025, 11 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: North Drive Pre School North Drive, Grove, Wantage, OX12 7PW
How it compares in Vale of White Horse
That puts Elite Childcare Group Grove among the 764 places in Vale of White Horse holding top marks, 81% 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 | 764 | 81% | ← Elite Childcare Group Grove | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 115 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 102 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 Elite Childcare Group Grove 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 Elite Childcare Group Grove, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolce at Grove Church of England Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 4 - Good | 10 October 2025 |
| The Bay Tree Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Tesco Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2023 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Bottle Top Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Parsons Bakery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 5 December 2025 |
| Deja Vu Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Millbrook Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 December 2024 |
Questions about Elite Childcare Group Grove
What is Elite Childcare Group Grove's food hygiene rating?
Elite Childcare Group Grove has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of White Horse Council on 16 July 2025.
Is Elite Childcare Group Grove 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 Elite Childcare Group Grove last inspected?
Elite Childcare Group Grove was last inspected on 16 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Vale of White Horse Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Elite Childcare Group Grove?
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 Elite Childcare Group Grove compare to other places in Vale of White Horse?
81% of the 940 rated food businesses in Vale of White Horse hold the top rating of 5, and Elite Childcare Group Grove is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of White Horse Council inspects Elite Childcare Group Grove 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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