Cakes by Carole food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
Cakes by Carole holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 October 2020, more than 5 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: The Rowans Clenston Road, Winterborne Stickland, DT11 0NP
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Cakes by Carole among the 3,813 places in Dorset holding top marks, 96% 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 | 3,813 | 96% | ← Cakes by Carole | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 138 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,126 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 Cakes by Carole 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 Cakes by Carole, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pamela Hambro Hall Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Post Office Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| Glasstiger Café Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
| Winterborne Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | Exempt | |
| Houghton Springs Trout Farm LTD Farmers/growers | 0.9 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Cakes by Carole
What is Cakes by Carole's food hygiene rating?
Cakes by Carole has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 8 October 2020.
Is Cakes by Carole 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cakes by Carole last inspected?
Cakes by Carole was last inspected on 8 October 2020, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cakes by Carole?
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 Cakes by Carole compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Cakes by Carole is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Cakes by Carole 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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