The Occasional Baker food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Thanet
The Occasional Baker holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Occasional Baker was inspected on 13 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
99% of rated food businesses in Thanet score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Thanet ratings →
How this rating has changed
The Occasional Baker was re-inspected on 13 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 13 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Thanet
That puts The Occasional Baker among the 1,435 places in Thanet holding top marks, 96% 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 | 1,435 | 96% | ← The Occasional Baker | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 18 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 The Occasional Baker 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 The Occasional Baker
What is The Occasional Baker's food hygiene rating?
The Occasional Baker has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thanet Council on 13 August 2026.
Is The Occasional Baker 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Occasional Baker last inspected?
The Occasional Baker was last inspected on 13 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Thanet Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Occasional Baker?
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 The Occasional Baker compare to other places in Thanet?
96% of the 1,502 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, and The Occasional Baker is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects The Occasional Baker 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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Understanding this rating
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