The Old Bakery

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2024-11-20

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

The Old Bakery is a retailers - other located at Old Bakery, High Street, Dedham, Essex, CO7 6HA, in the Colchester local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 20 November 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Colchester oversees 1,648 registered food businesses, of which 79% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Colchester is 4.8 out of 5. As a food retailer, this business is assessed on how food is stored and displayed, temperature control for chilled and frozen items, stock rotation practices, and the cleanliness of the premises. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Retailers - other
Address
Old Bakery, High Street, Dedham, Essex
Postcode
CO7 6HA
Local Authority
Colchester
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1586312

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of The Old Bakery?

The Old Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Colchester.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a retailers - other?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was The Old Bakery last inspected?

The Old Bakery was last inspected on 2024-11-20. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is The Old Bakery located?

The Old Bakery is located at Old Bakery, High Street, Dedham, Essex , CO7 6HA, in the Colchester local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CO7 postcode area.