Poppyseed Bakery Ltd food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wealden
Poppyseed Bakery Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 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: Albion House High Street, Cross in Hand, TN21 0SR
How it compares in Wealden
That puts Poppyseed Bakery Ltd among the 1,013 places in Wealden 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 | 1,013 | 77% | ← Poppyseed Bakery Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 218 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 54 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 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 Poppyseed 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 Poppyseed Bakery Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathfield & Waldron Rugby Football Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Isenhurst Social Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Shell Isenhurst Retailers - other | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Kendale Catering Ltd Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Breakfast and Burgers Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 October 2024 |
| Food Glorious Food Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Tinkers Hatch Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Little Tinkers Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 January 2026 |
Questions about Poppyseed Bakery Ltd
What is Poppyseed Bakery Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Poppyseed Bakery Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wealden Council on 5 December 2024.
Is Poppyseed Bakery Ltd 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Poppyseed Bakery Ltd last inspected?
Poppyseed Bakery Ltd was last inspected on 5 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wealden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Poppyseed Bakery Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Poppyseed Bakery Ltd compare to other places in Wealden?
77% of the 1,308 rated food businesses in Wealden hold the top rating of 5, and Poppyseed Bakery Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wealden Council inspects Poppyseed 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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