Cakes and Candles food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Sheffield
Cakes and Candles holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 March 2025, 15 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: 237 Abbeyfield Road, Sheffield, S4 7AW
How it compares in Sheffield
That puts Cakes and Candles among the 3,299 places in Sheffield holding top marks, 75% 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 | 3,299 | 75% | ← Cakes and Candles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 688 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 316 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 68 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 451 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 and Candles 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 and Candles, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Day's Retailers - other | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2023 |
| Abbeyfield House Food Co-op Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Abbeyfield Grange Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Aspiring Communities Sheffield Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Awesome Walls Sheffield Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2025 |
| Aden Corner Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Abbey Grange Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Astrea Academy Sheffield Primary School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
Questions about Cakes and Candles
What is Cakes and Candles's food hygiene rating?
Cakes and Candles has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sheffield Council on 22 March 2025.
Is Cakes and Candles 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cakes and Candles last inspected?
Cakes and Candles was last inspected on 22 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sheffield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cakes and Candles?
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 and Candles compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,426 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, and Cakes and Candles is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Cakes and Candles 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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