Gilda Bakery Ltd food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Canterbury City
Gilda Bakery Ltd 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 23 January 2025, 17 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: Highland Court Farm, Coldharbour Lane, Bridge, CT4 5HN
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Gilda Bakery Ltd among the 1,160 places in Canterbury City holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,160 | 78% | ← Gilda Bakery Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 121 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 165 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 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 Gilda Bakery Ltd 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 Gilda Bakery Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fern And Farrow Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Finnians Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Fern & Farrow Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Gilda Bakery Ltd Farmers/growers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Tadpole Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 30 September 2025 |
| The Mermaid Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 18 June 2025 |
| Beechborough B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| The Pig At Bridge Place Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
Questions about Gilda Bakery Ltd
What is Gilda Bakery Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Gilda Bakery Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 23 January 2025.
Is Gilda Bakery Ltd 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 Gilda Bakery Ltd last inspected?
Gilda Bakery Ltd was last inspected on 23 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Canterbury City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Gilda Bakery Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Gilda Bakery Ltd compare to other places in Canterbury City?
78% of the 1,484 rated food businesses in Canterbury City hold the top rating of 5, and Gilda Bakery Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Gilda Bakery Ltd 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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