Simmons Bakers Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Hertfordshire
Simmons Bakers Ltd 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 9 January 2025, 18 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: 142 London Road, Knebworth, SG3 6EY
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts Simmons Bakers Ltd among the 789 places in North Hertfordshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 789 | 78% | ← Simmons Bakers Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 155 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 105 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 Simmons Bakers 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 Simmons Bakers Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coasters Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Izzy's Bakes & Brews Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Knebbers Crew c/o Knebworth Primary and Nursery School Caring Premises | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Knebworth Care Home Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
Questions about Simmons Bakers Ltd
What is Simmons Bakers Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Simmons Bakers Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 9 January 2025.
Is Simmons Bakers 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Simmons Bakers Ltd last inspected?
Simmons Bakers Ltd was last inspected on 9 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Simmons Bakers 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 Simmons Bakers Ltd compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Simmons Bakers Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Simmons Bakers 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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Simmons Bakers Ltd is one of 25 rated food businesses in Knebworth. See every hygiene rating in Knebworth →
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