Bawden's The Old Bakery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cornwall
Bawden's The Old Bakery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Old Bakery Bawdens, Station Road, Kelly Bray, PL17 8ER
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Bawden's The Old Bakery among the 4,460 places in Cornwall holding top marks, 85% 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 | 4,460 | 85% | ← Bawden's The Old Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 523 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 213 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 50 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 Bawden's The Old 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 Bawden's The Old Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchs Jackets Mobile caterer | 72 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 June 2025 |
| Beeching Park Stores Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 27 October 2025 |
| Appleby Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| The Swingletree Pub/bar/nightclub | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Tamar Grow Local CIC Retailers - other | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| The Engine House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Callington Community College School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
Questions about Bawden's The Old Bakery
What is Bawden's The Old Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Bawden's The Old Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 16 September 2024.
Is Bawden's The Old Bakery 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bawden's The Old Bakery last inspected?
Bawden's The Old Bakery was last inspected on 16 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cornwall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bawden's The Old Bakery?
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 Bawden's The Old Bakery compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,278 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Bawden's The Old Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Bawden's The Old 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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