FAB Cakes Co food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · South Oxfordshire
FAB Cakes Co holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 November 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: 17 Battle Road, Benson, Wallingford Oxon, OX10 6DS
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
That puts FAB Cakes Co among the 808 places in South Oxfordshire holding top marks, 71% 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 | 808 | 71% | ← FAB Cakes Co | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 120 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 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 Very 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 FAB Cakes Co 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 FAB Cakes Co, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherds Hut Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 27 November 2024 |
| Fyfield Manor Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2022 |
| The Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 10 March 2026 |
| Spice Garden Benson Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.2 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 20 May 2026 |
| The Village Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| No. 25 Benson Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| The Jericho Kitchen Cookery School Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
Questions about FAB Cakes Co
What is FAB Cakes Co's food hygiene rating?
FAB Cakes Co has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 14 November 2023.
Is FAB Cakes Co 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was FAB Cakes Co last inspected?
FAB Cakes Co was last inspected on 14 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Oxfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at FAB Cakes Co?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 FAB Cakes Co compare to other places in South Oxfordshire?
71% of the 1,136 rated food businesses in South Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and FAB Cakes Co is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects FAB Cakes Co 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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