The Bakewell Cart food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Ashford
The Bakewell Cart holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Bakewell Cart was inspected on 25 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
How it compares in Ashford
That puts The Bakewell Cart 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 Bakewell Cart | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 107 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 Very 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 Bakewell Cart 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.
Questions about The Bakewell Cart
What is The Bakewell Cart's food hygiene rating?
The Bakewell Cart has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 25 June 2026.
Is The Bakewell Cart 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bakewell Cart last inspected?
The Bakewell Cart was last inspected on 25 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Bakewell Cart?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Bakewell Cart compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,161 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and The Bakewell Cart is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects The Bakewell Cart 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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