Bakers Delight food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Babergh
Bakers Delight 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 11 February 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 44 The Street, Capel St Mary, Ipswich, IP9 2EP
How it compares in Babergh
That puts Bakers Delight among the 696 places in Babergh holding top marks, 86% 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 | 696 | 86% | ← Bakers Delight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 73 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 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 Bakers Delight 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 Bakers Delight, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnificent Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| East of England Co-Operative Society Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2023 |
| Capel News Retailers - other | 71 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 4 December 2024 |
| Capel Methodist Lunch Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2022 |
| Capel St Mary Primary School School/college/university | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Robins Childcare School/college/university | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| White Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2015 |
| Zaynab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 20 November 2025 |
Questions about Bakers Delight
What is Bakers Delight's food hygiene rating?
Bakers Delight has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 11 February 2026.
Is Bakers Delight 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 Bakers Delight last inspected?
Bakers Delight was last inspected on 11 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Babergh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bakers Delight?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bakers Delight compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 806 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and Bakers Delight is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects Bakers Delight 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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