Aspens Services at Watlington Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Oxfordshire
Aspens Services at Watlington Primary School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 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: Love Lane, Watlington, Oxon, OX49 5RB
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
That puts Aspens Services at Watlington Primary School 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% | ← Aspens Services at Watlington Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Aspens Services at Watlington Primary School 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 Aspens Services at Watlington Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfu Chequers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 26 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 April 2025 |
| Dolce at Icknield Community College School/college/university | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Rainbow Corner Day Nursery Caring Premises | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Watlington Town Hall Undercroft Market Retailers - other | 232 yards away | Exempt | |
| Chalgrove & Watlington Family Hub School/college/university | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Tutu Delicious Chocolates Retailers - other | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2023 |
| The Watlington Club CIO Retailers - other | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| The Granary Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
Questions about Aspens Services at Watlington Primary School
What is Aspens Services at Watlington Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Aspens Services at Watlington Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 29 January 2025.
Is Aspens Services at Watlington Primary School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Aspens Services at Watlington Primary School last inspected?
Aspens Services at Watlington Primary School was last inspected on 29 January 2025, 17 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 Aspens Services at Watlington Primary School?
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 Aspens Services at Watlington Primary School 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 Aspens Services at Watlington Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects Aspens Services at Watlington Primary School 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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