Marlborough Bakery food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Dartford
Marlborough Bakery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Unit 14, Orchards, High Street, DA1 1DN
How it compares in Dartford
That puts Marlborough Bakery among the 713 places in Dartford holding top marks, 77% 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 | 713 | 77% | ← Marlborough Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 153 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 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 Marlborough 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 Marlborough Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Afro Veg N More (Greengrocers) Retailers - other | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2023 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Bobo & Cha Takeaway/sandwich shop | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Aces Express Retailers - other | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Coffee Pot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| Asda Living - The Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
Questions about Marlborough Bakery
What is Marlborough Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Marlborough Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dartford Council on 11 September 2024.
Is Marlborough 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Marlborough Bakery last inspected?
Marlborough Bakery was last inspected on 11 September 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dartford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Marlborough 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Marlborough Bakery compare to other places in Dartford?
77% of the 923 rated food businesses in Dartford hold the top rating of 5, and Marlborough Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dartford Council inspects Marlborough 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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