Abba Cakes food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wirral
Abba Cakes 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 1 February 2023, more than 3 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: 42A Market Street, Hoylake, Wirral, CH47 2AF
How it compares in Wirral
That puts Abba Cakes among the 1,596 places in Wirral holding top marks, 72% 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 | 1,596 | 72% | ← Abba Cakes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 367 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 177 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 36 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 113 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 Abba Cakes 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 Abba Cakes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson's Animal Rescue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2024 |
| Hoylake Lights Pub/bar/nightclub | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Barwise Caterers 1984 Other catering premises | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Arthurs Of Hoylake Pub/bar/nightclub | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Honest to Goodness Retailers - other | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2023 |
| Kowloon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Montrose Court Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
Questions about Abba Cakes
What is Abba Cakes's food hygiene rating?
Abba Cakes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 1 February 2023.
Is Abba Cakes 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 Abba Cakes last inspected?
Abba Cakes was last inspected on 1 February 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wirral Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Abba Cakes?
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 Abba Cakes compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and Abba Cakes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Abba Cakes 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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