Swanley Bakery food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Sevenoaks
Swanley Bakery holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer 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 4 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 14 High Street, Swanley, Kent, BR8 8BE
How it compares in Sevenoaks
In Sevenoaks, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Swanley Bakery sits behind roughly 669 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 669 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 14% | ← Swanley Bakery | |
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 104 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Swanley 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 Swanley Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lullingstone Castle Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Blue Harbour Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Holland And Barrett Retailers - other | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Motties Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Greggs Plc Takeaway/sandwich shop | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Galms Ltd T/A McDonald's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
Questions about Swanley Bakery
What is Swanley Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Swanley Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sevenoaks Council on 4 December 2024.
Is Swanley 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 food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Swanley Bakery last inspected?
Swanley Bakery was last inspected on 4 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sevenoaks Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Swanley Bakery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Swanley Bakery compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
78% of the 853 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, while Swanley Bakery holds a 4. 118 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects Swanley 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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