Duchess Nursery Steventon
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Duchess Nursery Steventon is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at The Hay Barn, The Green, Steventon, Abingdon, OX13 6RP, in the Vale of White Horse local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 28 October 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Vale of White Horse oversees 1,033 registered food businesses, of which 84% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Vale of White Horse is 4.7 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
Details
- Business Type
- Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
- Address
- The Hay Barn, The Green, Steventon, Abingdon
- Postcode
- OX13 6RP
- Local Authority
- Vale of White Horse
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 264396
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Duchess Nursery Steventon?
Duchess Nursery Steventon has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Vale of White Horse.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a hospitals/childcare/caring premises?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Duchess Nursery Steventon last inspected?
Duchess Nursery Steventon was last inspected on 2025-10-28. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Duchess Nursery Steventon located?
Duchess Nursery Steventon is located at The Hay Barn, The Green, Steventon, Abingdon , OX13 6RP, in the Vale of White Horse local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the OX13 postcode area.