The Loaf Tin Bakery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Uttlesford
The Loaf Tin 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 16 February 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: The Bakery Unit 8, Compass Courtyard Clanver End, Arkesden Road, CB11 4UL
How it compares in Uttlesford
That puts The Loaf Tin Bakery among the 583 places in Uttlesford holding top marks, 90% 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 | 583 | 90% | ← The Loaf Tin Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 43 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 159 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Loaf Tin 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 Loaf Tin Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mixing Shed Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Julie's Cooking Academy School/college/university | 29 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ostlers Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about The Loaf Tin Bakery
What is The Loaf Tin Bakery's food hygiene rating?
The Loaf Tin Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Uttlesford Council on 16 February 2024.
Is The Loaf Tin 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 The Loaf Tin Bakery last inspected?
The Loaf Tin Bakery was last inspected on 16 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Uttlesford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Loaf Tin Bakery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Loaf Tin Bakery compare to other places in Uttlesford?
90% of the 650 rated food businesses in Uttlesford hold the top rating of 5, and The Loaf Tin Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Uttlesford Council inspects The Loaf Tin 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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