Scratch Bakery food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Cannock Chase
Scratch Bakery holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 January 2024, 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: Block 3 Unit 6 Cannock Chase Enterprise Centre, Walkers Rise, WS12 0QU
How it compares in Cannock Chase
In Cannock Chase, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Scratch Bakery sits behind roughly 615 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 615 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ← Scratch Bakery | |
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 119 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 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 Scratch 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 Scratch Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Hednesford Ex-Service Mens Clu Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Camping & Caravanning Club Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Cannock Chase Visitors Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Bell and Bottle Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| AJC Catering at Pye Green Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
Questions about Scratch Bakery
What is Scratch Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Scratch Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cannock Chase Council on 18 January 2024.
Is Scratch Bakery safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Scratch Bakery last inspected?
Scratch Bakery was last inspected on 18 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cannock Chase Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Scratch Bakery?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Scratch Bakery compare to other places in Cannock Chase?
86% of the 716 rated food businesses in Cannock Chase hold the top rating of 5, while Scratch Bakery holds a 4. 67 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cannock Chase Council inspects Scratch 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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