Common Loaf Bakery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Devon
Common Loaf Bakery holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 14 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Stentwood Farm, Dunkeswell, Honiton, EX14 4RW
How it compares in East Devon
In East Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Common Loaf Bakery sits behind roughly 1,218 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,093 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ← Common Loaf Bakery | |
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 248 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Common Loaf 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 Common Loaf Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stentwood Alpacas B And B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Dunkeswell Raceway Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Rain Nutrience Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Liberator Coffee Bar and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Lakeview Manor Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 May 2026 |
| Highfield Fish Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Blackdown Support Group Other catering premises | 2.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 June 2024 |
| Highfield Stores Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2023 |
Questions about Common Loaf Bakery
What is Common Loaf Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Common Loaf Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by East Devon Council on 14 May 2024.
Is Common Loaf Bakery safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Common Loaf Bakery last inspected?
Common Loaf Bakery was last inspected on 14 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Common Loaf Bakery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Common Loaf Bakery compare to other places in East Devon?
84% of the 1,303 rated food businesses in East Devon hold the top rating of 5, while Common Loaf Bakery holds a 3. 58 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Common Loaf 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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