The Jolly Baker food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Spelthorne
The Jolly Baker holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 April 2024, more than 2 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: 345 Staines Road West, Ashford, TW15 1RP
How it compares in Spelthorne
In Spelthorne, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Jolly Baker sits behind roughly 535 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 535 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 107 | 16% | ← The Jolly Baker | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Connect Retailers - other | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Ashford Common Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| AIP C/o The Echelford Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Ashford C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Booker Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Ashton Lodge Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Ashford Supermarket (Londis) Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Catered By Justin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
Questions about The Jolly Baker
What is The Jolly Baker's food hygiene rating?
The Jolly Baker has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Spelthorne Council on 18 April 2024.
Is The Jolly Baker safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Jolly Baker last inspected?
The Jolly Baker was last inspected on 18 April 2024, more than 2 years 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 "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "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, while The Jolly Baker holds a 4. 107 places in the area share that rating.
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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