Sodexo At LTC - LVS Oxford food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cherwell
Sodexo At LTC - LVS Oxford 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 25 March 2025, 15 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: 2A The Priory Spring Hill Road, Begbroke, OX5 1RX
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts Sodexo At LTC - LVS Oxford among the 977 places in Cherwell holding top marks, 80% 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 | 977 | 80% | ← Sodexo At LTC - LVS Oxford | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 157 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 103 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 Very 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 Sodexo At LTC - LVS Oxford 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 Sodexo At LTC - LVS Oxford, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campsfield IRC - Main Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| IRC Campsfield - Shop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Cygnet Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Gather & Gather by CH&CO Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Natural Foundation Supplements Importers/Exporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Floryn House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| The Early Years Nursery Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Oxford Diocesan Board Of Finance Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
Questions about Sodexo At LTC - LVS Oxford
What is Sodexo At LTC - LVS Oxford's food hygiene rating?
Sodexo At LTC - LVS Oxford has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 25 March 2025.
Is Sodexo At LTC - LVS Oxford 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 Sodexo At LTC - LVS Oxford last inspected?
Sodexo At LTC - LVS Oxford was last inspected on 25 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cherwell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sodexo At LTC - LVS Oxford?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sodexo At LTC - LVS Oxford compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and Sodexo At LTC - LVS Oxford is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Sodexo At LTC - LVS Oxford 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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