Baking at No.42 by Sarah Day food hygiene rating
Farmers/growers · Stafford
Baking at No.42 by Sarah Day holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 August 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.
How it compares in Stafford
That puts Baking at No.42 by Sarah Day among the 778 places in Stafford holding top marks, 80% 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 | 778 | 80% | ← Baking at No.42 by Sarah Day | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 38 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 158 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 Very 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 Baking at No.42 by Sarah Day 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.
Questions about Baking at No.42 by Sarah Day
What is Baking at No.42 by Sarah Day's food hygiene rating?
Baking at No.42 by Sarah Day has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stafford Council on 24 August 2023.
Is Baking at No.42 by Sarah Day 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 producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Baking at No.42 by Sarah Day last inspected?
Baking at No.42 by Sarah Day was last inspected on 24 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stafford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Baking at No.42 by Sarah Day?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Baking at No.42 by Sarah Day compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, and Baking at No.42 by Sarah Day is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects Baking at No.42 by Sarah Day 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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