Craddocks Bakery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mole Valley
Craddocks Bakery holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 8 May 2025, 14 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 19 Craddocks Parade, KT21 1QJ
How it compares in Mole Valley
A 1 is rare: only 2 of 709 rated places in Mole Valley score this low, about one in 355. By contrast 91% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 648 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 39 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ← Craddocks Bakery | |
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 88 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 Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Craddocks Bakery the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Craddocks Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashtead Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2024 |
| Blue Marlin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Alfresco Coffee Co Mobile caterer | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2019 |
| Ashtead Football Club Other catering premises | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2018 |
| Ashtead Kids Club Other catering premises | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2016 |
| Ashtead Cricket Club Other catering premises | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2018 |
| Ashtead Bowling Club Other catering premises | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2018 |
| Ashtead Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
Questions about Craddocks Bakery
What is Craddocks Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Craddocks Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Mole Valley Council on 8 May 2025.
Is Craddocks Bakery safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Craddocks Bakery last inspected?
Craddocks Bakery was last inspected on 8 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mole Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Craddocks Bakery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Craddocks Bakery compare to other places in Mole Valley?
91% of the 709 rated food businesses in Mole Valley hold the top rating of 5, while Craddocks Bakery holds a 1. 2 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mole Valley Council inspects Craddocks 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Mole Valley, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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