GingerNut Baking food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Windsor and Maidenhead
GingerNut Baking holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 25 January 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: Court Cottage, Upper Bray Road, Bray, SL6 2DB
How it compares in Windsor and Maidenhead
In Windsor and Maidenhead, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so GingerNut Baking sits behind roughly 1,196 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,048 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 148 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 4% | ← GingerNut Baking | |
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 324 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 Generally satisfactory
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 GingerNut Baking 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 GingerNut Baking, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bramerton Caring Premises | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2022 |
| Bray Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2018 |
| Connect Catering At Thames Hospice Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Asda Stores Ltd T/A Subway At Asda Express PFS Braywick Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Asda Stores Ltd. At Asda Express PFS Braywick Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Bray Lake Watersports Ltd Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2022 |
| Caldesi In Campagna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Alba - Little Me Bray Preschool School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
Questions about GingerNut Baking
What is GingerNut Baking's food hygiene rating?
GingerNut Baking has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Windsor and Maidenhead Council on 25 January 2023.
Is GingerNut Baking safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was GingerNut Baking last inspected?
GingerNut Baking was last inspected on 25 January 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Windsor and Maidenhead Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at GingerNut Baking?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does GingerNut Baking compare to other places in Windsor and Maidenhead?
82% of the 1,284 rated food businesses in Windsor and Maidenhead hold the top rating of 5, while GingerNut Baking holds a 3. 48 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Windsor and Maidenhead Council inspects GingerNut Baking 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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