Scratch Kitchen food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Vale of White Horse
Scratch Kitchen 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 12 November 2024, 19 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: 12A Church Close, Longcot, Faringdon, SN7 7TN
How it compares in Vale of White Horse
That puts Scratch Kitchen among the 764 places in Vale of White Horse holding top marks, 81% 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 | 764 | 81% | ← Scratch Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 115 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 102 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 Scratch Kitchen 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 Scratch Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oxford Yurt Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2021 |
| Smart Greens UK Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2018 |
| LissieLou Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2022 |
Questions about Scratch Kitchen
What is Scratch Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Scratch Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of White Horse Council on 12 November 2024.
Is Scratch Kitchen 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 Scratch Kitchen last inspected?
Scratch Kitchen was last inspected on 12 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Vale of White Horse Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Scratch Kitchen?
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 Scratch Kitchen compare to other places in Vale of White Horse?
81% of the 940 rated food businesses in Vale of White Horse hold the top rating of 5, and Scratch Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of White Horse Council inspects Scratch Kitchen 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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Understanding this rating
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Scratch Kitchen is one of 45 rated food businesses in Faringdon. See every hygiene rating in Faringdon →
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