Florence House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · South Oxfordshire
Florence House 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 2026, 5 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: 36 Baskerville Road, Sonning Common, Reading, RG4 9LS
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
That puts Florence House among the 808 places in South Oxfordshire holding top marks, 71% 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 | 808 | 71% | ← Florence House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 16% | ||
| 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 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 Florence 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 Florence House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Common Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 317 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 July 2025 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Little Petals Day Nursery Caring Premises | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Hot Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 351 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 27 May 2026 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Tandoori Connoisseur Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 371 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 28 August 2025 |
| Kingfisher Kindergarten Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2019 |
| Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
Questions about Florence House
What is Florence House's food hygiene rating?
Florence House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 21 January 2026.
Is Florence House 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 Florence House last inspected?
Florence House was last inspected on 21 January 2026, 5 months 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 Florence House?
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 Florence 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, and Florence House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects Florence 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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Understanding this rating
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Florence House is one of 22 rated food businesses in Sonning Common. See every hygiene rating in Sonning Common →
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