The Jolly Baker food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Spelthorne
The Jolly Baker 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 14 January 2025, 17 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: 7 Church Road, Ashford, TW15 2UG
How it compares in Spelthorne
That puts The Jolly Baker among the 535 places in Spelthorne 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 | 535 | 78% | ← The Jolly Baker | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 107 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 Jolly 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 The Jolly Baker, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anatolia Takeaway/sandwich shop | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Ashford Methodist Church Other catering premises | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2019 |
| Burger Junction Takeaway/sandwich shop | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Ashford Congregational Church Other catering premises | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Ashford Superstore Londis Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Best One Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Ashford Charcoal Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Ashford Manor Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
Questions about The Jolly Baker
What is The Jolly Baker's food hygiene rating?
The Jolly Baker has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Spelthorne Council on 14 January 2025.
Is The Jolly 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Jolly Baker last inspected?
The Jolly Baker was last inspected on 14 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Spelthorne Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Jolly Baker?
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 Jolly Baker compare to other places in Spelthorne?
78% of the 689 rated food businesses in Spelthorne hold the top rating of 5, and The Jolly Baker is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Spelthorne Council inspects The Jolly 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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