Fortitude Bakery food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Camden
Fortitude Bakery holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 12 September 2023, more than 2 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: Cafe And Premises At Ground Floor, 35 Colonnade, WC1N 1JA
How it compares in Camden
In Camden, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Fortitude Bakery sits behind roughly 2,647 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,993 | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 654 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 457 | 14% | ← Fortitude Bakery | |
| 2 out of 5 | 127 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 90 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 52 | 2% |
A further 924 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Fortitude 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 Fortitude Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abeno Okonomi-yaki Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| 10th Floor at The Standard Hotel Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2022 |
| 1a Children's Centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| 1 Rebel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| 42 Holborn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| 24 Hour Food and Wine Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2015 |
| 74 Charlotte Street By Ben Murphy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| 2Northdown Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2018 |
Questions about Fortitude Bakery
What is Fortitude Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Fortitude Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Camden Council on 12 September 2023.
Is Fortitude Bakery safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Fortitude Bakery last inspected?
Fortitude Bakery was last inspected on 12 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Camden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Fortitude 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fortitude Bakery compare to other places in Camden?
59% of the 3,373 rated food businesses in Camden hold the top rating of 5, while Fortitude Bakery holds a 3. 457 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Camden Council inspects Fortitude 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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