Cake Box food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cambridge City
Cake Box 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 18 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: 174 Mill Road, Cambridge, CB1 3LP
How it compares in Cambridge City
That puts Cake Box among the 998 places in Cambridge City holding top marks, 78% 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 | 998 | 78% | ← Cake Box | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 187 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 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 Cake Box 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 Cake Box, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bravo patisserie Other catering premises | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Buren Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| 196 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| BLD’S Cafe restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Blue Mountain Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Alamin Stores Retailers - other | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Arjuna Wholefoods Manufacturers/packers | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2023 |
| bedouin cambridge limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
Questions about Cake Box
What is Cake Box's food hygiene rating?
Cake Box has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cambridge City Council on 18 October 2023.
Is Cake Box 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 Cake Box last inspected?
Cake Box was last inspected on 18 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cambridge City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cake Box?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cake Box compare to other places in Cambridge City?
78% of the 1,287 rated food businesses in Cambridge City hold the top rating of 5, and Cake Box is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cambridge City Council inspects Cake Box 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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