Emmas Cakes and Makes food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · York
Emmas Cakes and Makes 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 5 June 2020, more than 6 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: 20 Southdown Road, Huntington, YO32 9RW
How it compares in York
That puts Emmas Cakes and Makes among the 1,378 places in York 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 | 1,378 | 74% | ← Emmas Cakes and Makes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 314 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 106 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 38 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 297 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 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 Emmas Cakes and Makes 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 Emmas Cakes and Makes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| abm at Joseph Rowntree Secondary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Aspens Services at Huntington School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| B&M Retail Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
| Belly Buster Square Pan Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Cafe Coco Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| ALDI Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2021 |
Questions about Emmas Cakes and Makes
What is Emmas Cakes and Makes's food hygiene rating?
Emmas Cakes and Makes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 5 June 2020.
Is Emmas Cakes and Makes 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 Emmas Cakes and Makes last inspected?
Emmas Cakes and Makes was last inspected on 5 June 2020, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by York Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Emmas Cakes and Makes?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Emmas Cakes and Makes compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and Emmas Cakes and Makes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Emmas Cakes and Makes 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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