Friends of Oakdown Trust food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Rother
Friends of Oakdown Trust 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 19 December 2024, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Oakdown House Swing Gate Hill, Burwash Common, TN19 7JR
How it compares in Rother
That puts Friends of Oakdown Trust among the 880 places in Rother holding top marks, 87% 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 | 880 | 87% | ← Friends of Oakdown Trust | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 95 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 12 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 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 Friends of Oakdown Trust 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 Friends of Oakdown Trust, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amuse Private Caterers Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Lakedown Brewing Company LLP Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Lakedown Taproom (at Lakedown Trout Fishery) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
Questions about Friends of Oakdown Trust
What is Friends of Oakdown Trust's food hygiene rating?
Friends of Oakdown Trust has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rother Council on 19 December 2024.
Is Friends of Oakdown Trust 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 Friends of Oakdown Trust last inspected?
Friends of Oakdown Trust was last inspected on 19 December 2024, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rother Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Friends of Oakdown Trust?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Friends of Oakdown Trust compare to other places in Rother?
87% of the 1,013 rated food businesses in Rother hold the top rating of 5, and Friends of Oakdown Trust is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rother Council inspects Friends of Oakdown Trust 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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