The Bake Smith food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · South Cambridgeshire
The Bake Smith 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 1 March 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: 27 Acorn Avenue, Bar Hill, CB23 8DT
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts The Bake Smith among the 1,062 places in South Cambridgeshire holding top marks, 87% 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 | 1,062 | 87% | ← The Bake Smith | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 95 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 Very 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 The Bake Smith 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 Bake Smith, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Hill Day Nursery Caring Premises | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| The Fox Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Churchill's Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Greggs PLC Retailers - other | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2020 |
| Tesco (Family Dining Cafe) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Tesco (Main Shop) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
Questions about The Bake Smith
What is The Bake Smith's food hygiene rating?
The Bake Smith has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 1 March 2023.
Is The Bake Smith 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 Bake Smith last inspected?
The Bake Smith was last inspected on 1 March 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Cambridgeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bake Smith?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bake Smith compare to other places in South Cambridgeshire?
87% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Bake Smith is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects The Bake Smith 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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