The Cranbrook Bakery food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Ashford
The Cranbrook Bakery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 August 2025, 11 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: 34-36 High Street, Tenterden, TN30 6AR
How it compares in Ashford
That puts The Cranbrook Bakery among the 1,039 places in Ashford holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,039 | 89% | ← The Cranbrook Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 106 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 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 Cranbrook 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 Cranbrook Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meeting Point Manufacturers/packers | 13 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 August 2025 |
| Judges Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Anása Greek Mediterranean Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 November 2025 |
| The Woolpack Pub/bar/nightclub | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| The Lemon Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 September 2025 |
| The Lemon Tree Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 21 January 2025 |
| Tenterden Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Brunch & Brew Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
Questions about The Cranbrook Bakery
What is The Cranbrook Bakery's food hygiene rating?
The Cranbrook Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 5 August 2025.
Is The Cranbrook 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cranbrook Bakery last inspected?
The Cranbrook Bakery was last inspected on 5 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ashford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Cranbrook 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cranbrook Bakery compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,162 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and The Cranbrook Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects The Cranbrook 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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