Blondie Brownie Bakes / Arlos Artisan Bakery food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Bolsover
Blondie Brownie Bakes / Arlos Artisan Bakery holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 16 April 2026, 2 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: Unit 7, The Tangent, Weighbridge Road, NG20 8RX
How it compares in Bolsover
In Bolsover, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Blondie Brownie Bakes / Arlos Artisan Bakery sits behind roughly 594 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 594 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 58 | 8% | ← Blondie Brownie Bakes / Arlos Artisan Bakery | |
| 3 out of 5 | 28 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 53 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 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 Blondie Brownie Bakes / Arlos Artisan 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 Blondie Brownie Bakes / Arlos Artisan Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everlast Gyms - Shirebrook Fitness Club Retailers - other | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2024 |
| Model Village Newsagent Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2023 |
| Maceys Munch Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2023 |
| Model Village Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2022 |
| Chef Peking Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Indigo Indian Restaurant Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Market Street Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
Questions about Blondie Brownie Bakes / Arlos Artisan Bakery
What is Blondie Brownie Bakes / Arlos Artisan Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Blondie Brownie Bakes / Arlos Artisan Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bolsover Council on 16 April 2026.
Is Blondie Brownie Bakes / Arlos Artisan 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Blondie Brownie Bakes / Arlos Artisan Bakery last inspected?
Blondie Brownie Bakes / Arlos Artisan Bakery was last inspected on 16 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bolsover Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Blondie Brownie Bakes / Arlos Artisan Bakery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Blondie Brownie Bakes / Arlos Artisan Bakery compare to other places in Bolsover?
86% of the 691 rated food businesses in Bolsover hold the top rating of 5, while Blondie Brownie Bakes / Arlos Artisan Bakery holds a 4. 58 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolsover Council inspects Blondie Brownie Bakes / Arlos Artisan 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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