Beardy Baker food hygiene rating
Farmers/growers · Canterbury City
Beardy Baker 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
This is a fresh result: Beardy Baker was inspected on 15 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Unit 11C, Barton Business Park, Appledown Way, CT1 3AA
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Beardy Baker among the 1,161 places in Canterbury City holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,161 | 78% | ← Beardy Baker | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 185 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 120 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 166 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Beardy 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Beardy Baker, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Post Office Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2023 |
| Chaucer House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Canterbury Golf Club Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Canterbury Youth Hostel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Canterbury Christ Church University, Sport And Active Health Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Abbots Barton Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Beeches Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Canterbury City Centre Premier Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
Questions about Beardy Baker
What is Beardy Baker's food hygiene rating?
Beardy Baker has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 15 June 2026.
Is Beardy 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 producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Beardy Baker last inspected?
Beardy Baker was last inspected on 15 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Canterbury City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Beardy Baker?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Beardy Baker compare to other places in Canterbury City?
78% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in Canterbury City hold the top rating of 5, and Beardy Baker is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Beardy 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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