Oxfords Bakery food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dorset
Oxfords Bakery holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 15 November 2018, 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: 41 Bridge Street, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1AW
How it compares in Dorset
In Dorset, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so Oxfords Bakery sits behind roughly 3,808 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,808 | 95% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 3% | ← Oxfords Bakery | |
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,119 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Oxfords Bakery 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 Oxfords Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clock House Pizza & Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Tandoor Cottage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Pan Thai Restaurant and Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Old Indian House South Asian Cusine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| White Hart Alehouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 64 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Joshua's Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Sweet Pea Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Comins Tea House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
Questions about Oxfords Bakery
What is Oxfords Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Oxfords Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dorset Council on 15 November 2018.
Is Oxfords Bakery safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Oxfords Bakery last inspected?
Oxfords Bakery was last inspected on 15 November 2018, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Oxfords Bakery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Oxfords Bakery compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, while Oxfords Bakery holds a 4. 139 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Oxfords Bakery 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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