Paula's Bakery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Buckinghamshire
Paula's Bakery holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 6 March 2025, 16 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: 12 West Street, Steeple Claydon, Buckinghamshire, MK18 2NT
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
In Buckinghamshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Paula's Bakery sits behind roughly 3,235 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,235 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 529 | 13% | ← Paula's Bakery | |
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 604 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 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 Paula's 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 Paula's Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2020 |
| Prince Of Wales Pub/bar/nightclub | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2017 |
| Lucky Star In Prince Of Wales Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Molly's Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Steeple Claydon Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Fresh Start Catering At Steeple Claydon School School/college/university | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| S4A Group Ltd At Steeple Claydon School School/college/university | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Steeple Claydon Pre-School School/college/university | 436 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about Paula's Bakery
What is Paula's Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Paula's Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 6 March 2025.
Is Paula's 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Paula's Bakery last inspected?
Paula's Bakery was last inspected on 6 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Paula's 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Paula's Bakery compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,008 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, while Paula's Bakery holds a 4. 529 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Paula's 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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