The Cake Solution food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Birmingham
The Cake Solution 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 13 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 78 Gracechurch Shopping Centre, Parade, Sutton Trinity, B72 1PD
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts The Cake Solution among the 5,380 places in Birmingham holding top marks, 66% 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 | 5,380 | 66% | ← The Cake Solution | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 695 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 318 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 387 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 82 | 1% |
A further 1,866 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 The Cake Solution 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 The Cake Solution, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2009 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2011 |
| Appetites Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| B&M Store Retailers - other | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Cafe Oasis Other catering premises | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2024 |
| Broken Yolk Catering Other catering premises | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| C. Michaels Drink Store Retailers - other | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2012 |
| BAKEHOUSE By Baked in Brick Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
Questions about The Cake Solution
What is The Cake Solution's food hygiene rating?
The Cake Solution has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 13 August 2024.
Is The Cake Solution 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 The Cake Solution last inspected?
The Cake Solution was last inspected on 13 August 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Birmingham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Cake Solution?
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 The Cake Solution compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and The Cake Solution is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects The Cake Solution 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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