Orchard Bay Bakery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
Orchard Bay Bakery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 March 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: Holwell Farm, Cranborne, BH21 5QP
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Orchard Bay Bakery among the 3,808 places in Dorset holding top marks, 95% 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 | 3,808 | 95% | ← Orchard Bay Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,119 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 Orchard Bay Bakery 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 Orchard Bay Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waylands Sixpenny Brewery Ltd Farmers/growers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Smashin' It Mobile caterer | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cranborne Middle School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| The Fleur De Lys Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Cranborne Stores Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| The Sheaf of Arrows Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Cafe at Cranborne Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| La Fosse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
Questions about Orchard Bay Bakery
What is Orchard Bay Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Orchard Bay Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 20 March 2024.
Is Orchard Bay Bakery 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Orchard Bay Bakery last inspected?
Orchard Bay Bakery was last inspected on 20 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Orchard Bay Bakery?
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 Orchard Bay Bakery compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Orchard Bay Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Orchard Bay Bakery 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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