La Cakery Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sandwell
La Cakery Ltd 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 25 March 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: 1 Old Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1NN
How it compares in Sandwell
That puts La Cakery Ltd among the 1,561 places in Sandwell holding top marks, 66% 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 | 1,561 | 66% | ← La Cakery Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 513 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 168 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 326 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 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 La Cakery Ltd 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 La Cakery Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Star Day Nursery Caring Premises | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Acfold Road Post Office Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2009 |
| Ashmill Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Angels Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Badshah Palace Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Beeches Pool & Fitness Centre Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2012 |
| Beeches Evangelical Church Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2010 |
Questions about La Cakery Ltd
What is La Cakery Ltd's food hygiene rating?
La Cakery Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sandwell Council on 25 March 2024.
Is La Cakery Ltd 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 La Cakery Ltd last inspected?
La Cakery Ltd was last inspected on 25 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sandwell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at La Cakery Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 La Cakery Ltd compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, and La Cakery Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects La Cakery Ltd 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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