Dedham Cake Company food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Colchester
Dedham Cake Company 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 9 May 2022, more than 4 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.
96% of rated food businesses in Colchester score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Colchester ratings →
Address: Dedham Fudge Company Littlebury House, Long Road West, Dedham, CO7 6ES
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How this rating has changed
Dedham Cake Company was re-inspected on 9 May 2022 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 9 May 2022 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Dedham Cake Company among the 1,225 places in Colchester 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 | 1,225 | 90% | ← Dedham Cake Company | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 75 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 284 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 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 Dedham Cake Company 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 Dedham Cake Company, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munnings tea room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Craft Nurseries Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Christines Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| The Food Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Riverford Organic Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2022 |
| Fun 4 Kids @ Dedham School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Belbin Native Seafoods Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2023 |
| Foxash Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
Questions about Dedham Cake Company
What is Dedham Cake Company's food hygiene rating?
Dedham Cake Company has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 9 May 2022.
Is Dedham Cake Company 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 Dedham Cake Company last inspected?
Dedham Cake Company was last inspected on 9 May 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Colchester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dedham Cake Company?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dedham Cake Company compare to other places in Colchester?
90% of the 1,358 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Dedham Cake Company is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Dedham Cake Company 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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