The Bakery By Knife & Fork food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cherwell
The Bakery By Knife & Fork 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
The rating dates from 22 February 2023, more than 3 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: Unit 2 Castle Farm Clifton Road, Deddington, OX15 0TP
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts The Bakery By Knife & Fork among the 977 places in Cherwell 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 | 977 | 80% | ← The Bakery By Knife & Fork | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 157 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 103 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 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 Bakery By Knife & Fork 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 The Bakery By Knife & Fork, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Barn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2020 |
| Deddington Partnership Pre-School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Fresh Start Catering @ Deddington Primary School Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| High Flyers Oxford Ltd School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2023 |
| Eagles Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Quince and Clover 'On The Square' Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2023 |
| Featherton House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
Questions about The Bakery By Knife & Fork
What is The Bakery By Knife & Fork's food hygiene rating?
The Bakery By Knife & Fork has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 22 February 2023.
Is The Bakery By Knife & Fork 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 Bakery By Knife & Fork last inspected?
The Bakery By Knife & Fork was last inspected on 22 February 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cherwell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bakery By Knife & Fork?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Bakery By Knife & Fork compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and The Bakery By Knife & Fork is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects The Bakery By Knife & Fork 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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