W. H. Gayton & Sons LTD food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · North Warwickshire
W. H. Gayton & Sons LTD holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer 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 16 January 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Gaytons Bakery Maypole Lane, Grendon, CV9 2BS
How it compares in North Warwickshire
In North Warwickshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so W. H. Gayton & Sons LTD sits behind roughly 504 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 504 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 10% | ← W. H. Gayton & Sons LTD | |
| 3 out of 5 | 38 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 49 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 W. H. Gayton & Sons 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 W. H. Gayton & Sons LTD, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baddesley Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Baddesley Ensor Social club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Lisa's Sweet Treats Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Grendon Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Grendon Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Ocado Retail Limited Distributors/Transporters | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2023 |
| OCS Group UK Ltd @ Ocado Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Olive Catering @ LKQ Euro Car Parts T1 and T2 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
Questions about W. H. Gayton & Sons LTD
What is W. H. Gayton & Sons LTD's food hygiene rating?
W. H. Gayton & Sons LTD has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Warwickshire Council on 16 January 2025.
Is W. H. Gayton & Sons 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 food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was W. H. Gayton & Sons LTD last inspected?
W. H. Gayton & Sons LTD was last inspected on 16 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Warwickshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at W. H. Gayton & Sons LTD?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does W. H. Gayton & Sons LTD compare to other places in North Warwickshire?
81% of the 623 rated food businesses in North Warwickshire hold the top rating of 5, while W. H. Gayton & Sons LTD holds a 4. 65 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Warwickshire Council inspects W. H. Gayton & Sons 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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