Kingfisher Kindergarten food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · South Oxfordshire
Kingfisher Kindergarten 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 9 January 2019, more than 7 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: Chiltern Edge School Reades Lane, Sonning Common, Reading, RG4 9LN
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
That puts Kingfisher Kindergarten 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% | ← Kingfisher Kindergarten | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Kingfisher Kindergarten 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 Kingfisher Kindergarten, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Florence House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Little Petals Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| The Common Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 24 July 2025 |
| Hot Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 27 May 2026 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Tandoori Connoisseur Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 28 August 2025 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
Questions about Kingfisher Kindergarten
What is Kingfisher Kindergarten's food hygiene rating?
Kingfisher Kindergarten has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 9 January 2019.
Is Kingfisher Kindergarten 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 Kingfisher Kindergarten last inspected?
Kingfisher Kindergarten was last inspected on 9 January 2019, more than 7 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 Kingfisher Kindergarten?
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 Kingfisher Kindergarten 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 Kingfisher Kindergarten is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects Kingfisher Kindergarten 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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