Willow Cottage Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Vale of White Horse
Willow Cottage Nursery 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 21 January 2025, 17 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: Oxleys Farm Cumnor Road, Farmoor, Oxford, OX2 9NS
How it compares in Vale of White Horse
That puts Willow Cottage Nursery 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% | ← Willow Cottage Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Willow Cottage Nursery 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 Willow Cottage Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| FarmBox Burger Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| The Farm Pizza Co Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Cleverchefs Catering at Cumnor C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Cumnor Pre-school Nursery Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| TASC (The After School Club) School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2022 |
| The Bear & Ragged Staff Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 18 February 2026 |
| Cumnor Village Stores Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 3 November 2022 |
| Vine Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 17 December 2025 |
Questions about Willow Cottage Nursery
What is Willow Cottage Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Willow Cottage Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of White Horse Council on 21 January 2025.
Is Willow Cottage Nursery 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 Willow Cottage Nursery last inspected?
Willow Cottage Nursery was last inspected on 21 January 2025, 17 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 Willow Cottage Nursery?
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 Willow Cottage Nursery 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 Willow Cottage Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of White Horse Council inspects Willow Cottage Nursery 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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