Steph's Cakes and Bakes food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Dudley
Steph's Cakes and Bakes holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 24 October 2023, 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.
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Steph's Cakes and Bakes sits behind roughly 1,343 nearby businesses. 23% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,343 | 62% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 488 | 23% | ← Steph's Cakes and Bakes | |
| 3 out of 5 | 248 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 502 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Steph's Cakes and Bakes 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.
Questions about Steph's Cakes and Bakes
What is Steph's Cakes and Bakes's food hygiene rating?
Steph's Cakes and Bakes has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dudley Council on 24 October 2023.
Is Steph's Cakes and Bakes safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Steph's Cakes and Bakes last inspected?
Steph's Cakes and Bakes was last inspected on 24 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dudley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Steph's Cakes and Bakes?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Steph's Cakes and Bakes compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,161 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while Steph's Cakes and Bakes holds a 4. 488 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Steph's Cakes and Bakes 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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