For Goodness Cake food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Southend-On-Sea
For Goodness Cake 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 December 2022, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
In Southend-On-Sea, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so For Goodness Cake sits behind roughly 972 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 972 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 244 | 18% | ← For Goodness Cake | |
| 3 out of 5 | 119 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 105 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 For Goodness Cake 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.
Questions about For Goodness Cake
What is For Goodness Cake's food hygiene rating?
For Goodness Cake has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 16 December 2022.
Is For Goodness Cake 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 For Goodness Cake last inspected?
For Goodness Cake was last inspected on 16 December 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southend-On-Sea Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at For Goodness Cake?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does For Goodness Cake compare to other places in Southend-On-Sea?
70% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Southend-On-Sea hold the top rating of 5, while For Goodness Cake holds a 4. 244 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects For Goodness Cake 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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