The Early Years Nursery food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cherwell
The Early Years Nursery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 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: The Farmhouse Langford Lane, Kidlington, OX5 1QT
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts The Early Years Nursery 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% | ← The Early Years Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The Early Years Nursery 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 The Early Years Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Menu Guru Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Cygnet Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Gather & Gather by CH&CO Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| The Jolly Boatman Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Oxford Diocesan Board Of Finance Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Campsfield IRC - Main Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| IRC Campsfield - Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Natural Foundation Supplements Importers/Exporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
Questions about The Early Years Nursery
What is The Early Years Nursery's food hygiene rating?
The Early Years Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 13 March 2025.
Is The Early Years Nursery 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Early Years Nursery last inspected?
The Early Years Nursery was last inspected on 13 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 The Early Years Nursery?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Early Years Nursery compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and The Early Years Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects The Early Years Nursery 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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