The Old Bakery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid Devon
The Old Bakery holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 3 November 2025, 8 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: Bawdens The Bakers, 26 Brook Street, Bampton, EX16 9LY
How it compares in Mid Devon
In Mid Devon, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so The Old Bakery sits behind roughly 592 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 592 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 7% | ← The Old Bakery | |
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 85 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 Good
- 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 The Old 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 The Old Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Gilletts Retailers - other | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2023 |
| Bampton Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 43 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 6 March 2026 |
| Spelt Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Bampton Fresh Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2023 |
| Toucan Cafe and Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Hot Sausage Company Distributors/Transporters | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| The Flickering Cauldron & Kettle Takeaway/sandwich shop | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2023 |
| Six On Castle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
Questions about The Old Bakery
What is The Old Bakery's food hygiene rating?
The Old Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Mid Devon Council on 3 November 2025.
Is The Old Bakery 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Bakery last inspected?
The Old Bakery was last inspected on 3 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Old Bakery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Bakery compare to other places in Mid Devon?
85% of the 693 rated food businesses in Mid Devon hold the top rating of 5, while The Old Bakery holds a 4. 51 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Devon Council inspects The Old 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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