Sticky Sponge Cake Studio food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Northumberland
Sticky Sponge Cake Studio 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 5 March 2026, 4 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: Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43 7TN
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Sticky Sponge Cake Studio among the 2,775 places in Northumberland holding top marks, 90% 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 | 2,775 | 90% | ← Sticky Sponge Cake Studio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 67 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 393 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 Sticky Sponge Cake Studio 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 Sticky Sponge Cake Studio, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyne Valley Tap Room Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Stocksfield Central & Post Office Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 July 2025 |
| Broomley First School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Stocksfield Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Stocksfield Explorers Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Mountview Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| The Tuesday Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Sharper Than Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
Questions about Sticky Sponge Cake Studio
What is Sticky Sponge Cake Studio's food hygiene rating?
Sticky Sponge Cake Studio has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 5 March 2026.
Is Sticky Sponge Cake Studio 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 Sticky Sponge Cake Studio last inspected?
Sticky Sponge Cake Studio was last inspected on 5 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Northumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sticky Sponge Cake Studio?
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 Sticky Sponge Cake Studio compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Sticky Sponge Cake Studio is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Sticky Sponge Cake Studio 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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Sticky Sponge Cake Studio is one of 21 rated food businesses in Stocksfield. See every hygiene rating in Stocksfield →
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