Nile Bakery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cornwall
Nile Bakery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 June 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: Niles Bakeries, 117 Alexandra Road, St Austell, PL25 4QL
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Nile Bakery among the 4,461 places in Cornwall holding top marks, 85% 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 | 4,461 | 85% | ← Nile Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 51 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 Nile 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 Nile Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light And Life Free Methodist Church St Austell Other catering premises | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Duke Of Cornwall Pub/bar/nightclub | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2019 |
| Bridge 49 Other catering premises | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2015 |
| L & V Pearce & Son Butchers Retailers - other | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Mary's Pastys Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Francines Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
Questions about Nile Bakery
What is Nile Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Nile Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 13 June 2024.
Is Nile 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Nile Bakery last inspected?
Nile Bakery was last inspected on 13 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cornwall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Nile Bakery?
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 Nile Bakery compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Nile Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Nile 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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Understanding this rating
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