Cake Alchemist food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Cheltenham
Cake Alchemist 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 3 July 2024, more than 2 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: 2 Regent Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 1HE
How it compares in Cheltenham
That puts Cake Alchemist among the 909 places in Cheltenham holding top marks, 89% 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 | 909 | 89% | ← Cake Alchemist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 88 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 61 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 Cake Alchemist 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 Cake Alchemist, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Auntie Annes Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Alfonso Gelateria Cheltenham Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Bao+bbq Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Cafe W Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Cambray Baptist Church Other catering premises | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Bank House Pub/bar/nightclub | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2023 |
Questions about Cake Alchemist
What is Cake Alchemist's food hygiene rating?
Cake Alchemist has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheltenham Council on 3 July 2024.
Is Cake Alchemist 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 Cake Alchemist last inspected?
Cake Alchemist was last inspected on 3 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheltenham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cake Alchemist?
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 Cake Alchemist compare to other places in Cheltenham?
89% of the 1,019 rated food businesses in Cheltenham hold the top rating of 5, and Cake Alchemist is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheltenham Council inspects Cake Alchemist 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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