Cakes & Bakes food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Leicester City
Cakes & Bakes holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 May 2026, 2 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: 193 Melton Road, Leicester, LE4 6QT
How it compares in Leicester City
That puts Cakes & Bakes among the 2,262 places in Leicester City holding top marks, 73% 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 | 2,262 | 73% | ← Cakes & Bakes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 427 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 294 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 76 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 248 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Barakah Butchers Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Aangan Restaurant Group Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Ambar Fish Retailers - other | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| American Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Antalya Bbq Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
| AKG Soda Center Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Aarti Sweet Centre Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Ambala Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 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 Leicester City Council on 12 May 2026.
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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cakes & Bakes last inspected?
Cakes & Bakes was last inspected on 12 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Leicester City Council rather than by the business.
How does Cakes & Bakes compare to other places in Leicester City?
73% of the 3,105 rated food businesses in Leicester City hold the top rating of 5, and Cakes & Bakes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City 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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