Cakes & Bakes food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Harrow
Cakes & Bakes 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 5 March 2025, 16 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: 456 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow
How it compares in Harrow
That puts Cakes & Bakes among the 951 places in Harrow holding top marks, 61% 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 | 951 | 61% | ← Cakes & Bakes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 358 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 147 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 63 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 332 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 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 & Bakes 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 & Bakes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blippy's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Alexandras Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Adam's Burgers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
Questions about Cakes & Bakes
What is Cakes & Bakes's food hygiene rating?
Cakes & Bakes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harrow Council on 5 March 2025.
Is Cakes & Bakes 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 Cakes & Bakes last inspected?
Cakes & Bakes was last inspected on 5 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harrow Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cakes & Bakes?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 & Bakes compare to other places in Harrow?
61% of the 1,551 rated food businesses in Harrow hold the top rating of 5, and Cakes & Bakes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harrow Council inspects Cakes & Bakes 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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