It Started with a Cake food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Caerphilly
It Started with a Cake 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 July 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: 4 Pwll Yr Allt, Tir-Y-Berth, CF82 8FR
How it compares in Caerphilly
That puts It Started with a Cake among the 877 places in Caerphilly holding top marks, 63% 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 | 877 | 63% | ← It Started with a Cake | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 301 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 146 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 36 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 152 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 Very 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 It Started with a 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to It Started with a Cake, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bramble Cottage Caring Premises | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2023 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2023 |
| Clwb Bore Da School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Ebenezer Church Coffee Morning Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Coffee @ Style Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
| Cottage Loaf Bakery Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Broga Bach Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2023 |
| Brunchies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
Questions about It Started with a Cake
What is It Started with a Cake's food hygiene rating?
It Started with a Cake has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Caerphilly Council on 19 July 2023.
Is It Started with a Cake 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 It Started with a Cake last inspected?
It Started with a Cake was last inspected on 19 July 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Caerphilly Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at It Started with a Cake?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does It Started with a Cake compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, and It Started with a Cake is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects It Started with a 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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