Cakes from the Lakes food hygiene rating
Farmers/growers · Cumberland
Cakes from the Lakes holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 March 2025, 15 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Unit 17, Blencathra Business Centre, Threlkeld, CA12 4TR
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Cakes from the Lakes among the 2,087 places in Cumberland holding top marks, 84% 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 | 2,087 | 84% | ← Cakes from the Lakes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 285 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 258 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 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 Cakes from the Lakes 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 Cakes from the Lakes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Horse & Farrier Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 2 January 2025 |
| The Salutation Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 March 2025 |
| Keswick Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Threlkeld Church of England School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| Carvetii Coffee Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
Questions about Cakes from the Lakes
What is Cakes from the Lakes's food hygiene rating?
Cakes from the Lakes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 21 March 2025.
Is Cakes from the Lakes 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 producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cakes from the Lakes last inspected?
Cakes from the Lakes was last inspected on 21 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cakes from the Lakes?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cakes from the Lakes compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Cakes from the Lakes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Cakes from the Lakes 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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Understanding this rating
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