W. H. Gayton & Sons LTD food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · North Warwickshire
W. H. Gayton & Sons LTD holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the food producer that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: W. H. Gayton & Sons LTD was inspected on 28 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 3% of rated food businesses in North Warwickshire score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all North Warwickshire ratings →
Address: Gaytons Bakery Maypole Lane, Grendon, CV9 2BS
How this rating has changed
W. H. Gayton & Sons LTD has gone backwards: it held a 4 before its inspection on 28 July 2026, and now holds a 2. A rating of 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 28 July 2026 | 4 2 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in North Warwickshire
A 2 is rare: only 18 of 626 rated places in North Warwickshire score this low, about one in 35. By contrast 80% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 501 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 68 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 38 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 3% | ← W. H. Gayton & Sons LTD | |
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 46 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 W. H. Gayton & Sons LTD the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
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 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by North Warwickshire Council on 28 July 2026.
Is W. H. Gayton & Sons LTD safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The food producer is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was W. H. Gayton & Sons LTD last inspected?
W. H. Gayton & Sons LTD was last inspected on 28 July 2026, a month 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 "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". 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?
80% of the 626 rated food businesses in North Warwickshire hold the top rating of 5, while W. H. Gayton & Sons LTD holds a 2. 18 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at North Warwickshire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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