Topsham Cakes food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Exeter City
Topsham 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 25 October 2023, 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: 65 Fore Street, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0HL
How it compares in Exeter City
That puts Topsham Cakes among the 870 places in Exeter City holding top marks, 87% 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 | 870 | 87% | ← Topsham Cakes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 88 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 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 Topsham 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 Topsham Cakes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAR Retailers - other | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Country Cheeses Retailers - other | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Cocolato Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2019 |
| Circle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2021 |
| Good Game Manufacturers/packers | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Beijing Topsham Fryer Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Denleys Essence of India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
Questions about Topsham Cakes
What is Topsham Cakes's food hygiene rating?
Topsham Cakes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Exeter City Council on 25 October 2023.
Is Topsham 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 Topsham Cakes last inspected?
Topsham Cakes was last inspected on 25 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Exeter City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Topsham Cakes?
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 Topsham Cakes compare to other places in Exeter City?
87% of the 999 rated food businesses in Exeter City hold the top rating of 5, and Topsham Cakes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Exeter City Council inspects Topsham 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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