Bake and Shake food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Caerphilly
Bake and Shake holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 4 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Shop Unit, 8a High Street, Bargoed, CF81 8QZ
How it compares in Caerphilly
In Caerphilly, 63% of rated places manage a 5, so Bake and Shake sits behind roughly 1,177 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 877 | 63% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 300 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 146 | 10% | ← Bake and Shake | |
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 152 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Bake and Shake 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 Bake and Shake, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish Kitchen 1931 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| @Cornerstone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Fancy Treats? Retailers - other | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Aberbargoed Primary Canteen School/college/university | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Cantonese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Aberbargoed Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Clive's Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
Questions about Bake and Shake
What is Bake and Shake's food hygiene rating?
Bake and Shake has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Caerphilly Council on 4 December 2024.
Is Bake and Shake safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Bake and Shake last inspected?
Bake and Shake was last inspected on 4 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Caerphilly Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bake and Shake?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bake and Shake compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, while Bake and Shake holds a 3. 146 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects Bake and Shake 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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