Sandfield Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Oxford City
Sandfield Day 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 14 November 2025, 7 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: Sandfield Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 3RH
How it compares in Oxford City
That puts Sandfield Day Nursery among the 1,206 places in Oxford City holding top marks, 87% 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 | 1,206 | 87% | ← Sandfield Day Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 116 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 156 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 Sandfield Day 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 Sandfield Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Park Primary School Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Barton Community Larder Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Brandon Trust Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Barnardo's - Viking House Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2023 |
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2023 |
| Belota Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Courtside @ Bury Knowles Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| Cherry Tree Nursery Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2023 |
Questions about Sandfield Day Nursery
What is Sandfield Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Sandfield Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oxford City Council on 14 November 2025.
Is Sandfield Day 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 Sandfield Day Nursery last inspected?
Sandfield Day Nursery was last inspected on 14 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Oxford City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sandfield Day 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 Sandfield Day Nursery compare to other places in Oxford City?
87% of the 1,381 rated food businesses in Oxford City hold the top rating of 5, and Sandfield Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford City Council inspects Sandfield Day 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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