Iris Hayter House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · South Oxfordshire
Iris Hayter House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 25 January 2022, more than 4 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: 43 Sandford Road, Littlemore, Oxford, OX4 4XL
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
In South Oxfordshire, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Iris Hayter House sits behind roughly 808 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 808 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 16% | ← Iris Hayter House | |
| 3 out of 5 | 120 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Iris Hayter House 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 Iris Hayter House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bees At Oxford Caring Premises | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Community Emergency Foodbank Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Cafe 51 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2023 |
| Central Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2022 |
| Café Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
Questions about Iris Hayter House
What is Iris Hayter House's food hygiene rating?
Iris Hayter House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 25 January 2022.
Is Iris Hayter House safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Iris Hayter House last inspected?
Iris Hayter House was last inspected on 25 January 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Oxfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Iris Hayter House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Iris Hayter House compare to other places in South Oxfordshire?
71% of the 1,136 rated food businesses in South Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Iris Hayter House holds a 4. 186 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects Iris Hayter House 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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