The Cake Box food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Tameside
The Cake Box holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 June 2025, 13 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Cake Box, 65 Oldham Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 7DF
How it compares in Tameside
That puts The Cake Box among the 1,194 places in Tameside holding top marks, 74% 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 | 1,194 | 74% | ← The Cake Box | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 236 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 143 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 41 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 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 The Cake Box 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 The Cake Box, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
| Age UK Tameside - 131 Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2024 |
| Ashton Church Of The Nazarene Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Blues Caberet And Karaoke Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| B And M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2023 |
| A Pearson Family Butcher Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
Questions about The Cake Box
What is The Cake Box's food hygiene rating?
The Cake Box has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tameside Council on 4 June 2025.
Is The Cake Box 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cake Box last inspected?
The Cake Box was last inspected on 4 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tameside Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Cake Box?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cake Box compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, and The Cake Box is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects The Cake Box 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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