The Bakery Stop food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · St Albans City
The Bakery Stop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 February 2026, 4 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: THE BAKERY STOP 2 Redbourn Industrial Estate, High Street, Redbourn, AL3 7LG
How it compares in St Albans City
That puts The Bakery Stop among the 818 places in St Albans City 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 | 818 | 77% | ← The Bakery Stop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 157 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 63 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 105 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Bakery Stop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy's Patisserie Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Nisa Local (Weymans) Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Co-op Food Redbourn High Street Retailers - other | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2025 |
| Fishy Fryer Takeaway/sandwich shop | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Nursery on the Green Caring Premises | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Narya Retail Limited Retailers - other | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| B&M Care @ St Matthews Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Harpenden Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2025 |
Questions about The Bakery Stop
What is The Bakery Stop's food hygiene rating?
The Bakery Stop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Albans City Council on 18 February 2026.
Is The Bakery Stop 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bakery Stop last inspected?
The Bakery Stop was last inspected on 18 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by St Albans City Council rather than by the business.
How does The Bakery Stop compare to other places in St Albans City?
77% of the 1,058 rated food businesses in St Albans City hold the top rating of 5, and The Bakery Stop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Albans City Council inspects The Bakery Stop 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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The Bakery Stop is one of 36 rated food businesses in Redbourn. See every hygiene rating in Redbourn →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.stalbans.gov.uk/business/Health-and-safety/food-safety/foodHygieneRating.aspx
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