Knead & Desire Bakehouse

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2024-10-01

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

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

Knead & Desire Bakehouse is a manufacturers/packers located at 7 Churchgate, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1DN, in the North Hertfordshire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 1 October 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — 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. North Hertfordshire oversees 1,114 registered food businesses, of which 85% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in North Hertfordshire is 4.7 out of 5. 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
Manufacturers/packers
Address
7 Churchgate, Hitchin, Hertfordshire
Postcode
SG5 1DN
Local Authority
North Hertfordshire
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1714866

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Knead & Desire Bakehouse?

Knead & Desire Bakehouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by North Hertfordshire.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a manufacturers/packers?

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 Knead & Desire Bakehouse last inspected?

Knead & Desire Bakehouse was last inspected on 2024-10-01. 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 Knead & Desire Bakehouse located?

Knead & Desire Bakehouse is located at 7 Churchgate, Hitchin, Hertfordshire , SG5 1DN, in the North Hertfordshire local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the SG5 postcode area.