The Baker food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Sevenoaks
The 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 19 February 2025, 16 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: Westwood Farm, Scabharbour Road, Sevenoaks Weald, TN14 6NL
How it compares in Sevenoaks
In Sevenoaks, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Baker sits behind roughly 669 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 669 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 119 | 14% | ← The Baker | |
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 103 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 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 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 Baker, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Cafe On The Green Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Weald Community Shop Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2023 |
| The Windmill Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 8 April 2026 |
Questions about The Baker
What is The Baker's food hygiene rating?
The Baker has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sevenoaks Council on 19 February 2025.
Is The 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 Baker last inspected?
The Baker was last inspected on 19 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sevenoaks Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Baker?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Baker compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
78% of the 854 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, while The Baker holds a 4. 119 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects The 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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