John Masefield Cheshire Home

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-08-18

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

John Masefield Cheshire Home is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Burcot Brook, Burcot, ABINGDON, OX14 3DP, in the South Oxfordshire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 18 August 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — 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. South Oxfordshire oversees 1,248 registered food businesses, of which 80% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in South Oxfordshire is 4.6 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
Burcot Brook, Burcot, ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3DP
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
271979

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of John Masefield Cheshire Home?

John Masefield Cheshire Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by South Oxfordshire.

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 John Masefield Cheshire Home last inspected?

John Masefield Cheshire Home was last inspected on 2025-08-18. 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 John Masefield Cheshire Home located?

John Masefield Cheshire Home is located at Burcot Brook, Burcot, ABINGDON , OX14 3DP, in the South Oxfordshire local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the OX14 postcode area.