JL Cakes food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Tandridge
JL Cakes holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 September 2023, more than 2 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.
Address: 12 Elm Grove, Caterham, CR3 5SR
How it compares in Tandridge
That puts JL Cakes among the 562 places in Tandridge holding top marks, 92% 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 | 562 | 92% | ← JL Cakes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 29 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 90 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 Very good
- 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 JL Cakes 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 JL Cakes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterham Convenience Store Retailers - other | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2018 |
| Buxton Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Cherry Lodge Res Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Eddies Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Bracken Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Costercut Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2021 |
| Caterham Arms Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| China Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
Questions about JL Cakes
What is JL Cakes's food hygiene rating?
JL Cakes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tandridge Council on 19 September 2023.
Is JL Cakes 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was JL Cakes last inspected?
JL Cakes was last inspected on 19 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tandridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at JL Cakes?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does JL Cakes compare to other places in Tandridge?
92% of the 608 rated food businesses in Tandridge hold the top rating of 5, and JL Cakes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tandridge Council inspects JL Cakes 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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