Ardington Bakery food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Vale of White Horse
Ardington Bakery 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
This is a fresh result: Ardington Bakery was inspected on 29 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Old Bakehouse Bakers Yard, Ardington, Wantage, OX12 8PT
How it compares in Vale of White Horse
That puts Ardington Bakery among the 764 places in Vale of White Horse holding top marks, 81% 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 | 764 | 81% | ← Ardington Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 115 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 102 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 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 Ardington 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 Ardington Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boars Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| The Montessori House Wantage Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Lains Barn Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
Questions about Ardington Bakery
What is Ardington Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Ardington Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of White Horse Council on 29 June 2026.
Is Ardington Bakery 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 Ardington Bakery last inspected?
Ardington Bakery was last inspected on 29 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Vale of White Horse Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ardington Bakery?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ardington Bakery compare to other places in Vale of White Horse?
81% of the 940 rated food businesses in Vale of White Horse hold the top rating of 5, and Ardington Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of White Horse Council inspects Ardington 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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