Parsons Bakery Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wiltshire
Parsons Bakery Ltd 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 9 October 2024, 21 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: 21A High Street, Chippenham, SN15 3EU
How it compares in Wiltshire
In Wiltshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Parsons Bakery Ltd sits behind roughly 2,380 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,380 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 335 | 11% | ← Parsons Bakery Ltd | |
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 1,252 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Parsons Bakery Ltd 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 Parsons Bakery Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Coffee#1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2022 |
| Poundland Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Coffee Gems Ltd. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2025 |
| Sarah Jaynes Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Boswells Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2024 |
| COOK Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about Parsons Bakery Ltd
What is Parsons Bakery Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Parsons Bakery Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wiltshire Council on 9 October 2024.
Is Parsons Bakery Ltd 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 Parsons Bakery Ltd last inspected?
Parsons Bakery Ltd was last inspected on 9 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wiltshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Parsons Bakery Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Parsons Bakery Ltd compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, while Parsons Bakery Ltd holds a 4. 335 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Parsons Bakery Ltd 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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