Cakes by Emma food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · South Cambridgeshire
Cakes by Emma 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 1 December 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: Fare Acres Farm Fare Acres Farm Dry Drayton Road, Oakington and Westwick, CB24 3BD
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts Cakes by Emma among the 1,063 places in South Cambridgeshire holding top marks, 87% 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 | 1,063 | 87% | ← Cakes by Emma | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 119 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 96 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 Cakes by Emma 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 by Emma, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom's Kitchen Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Churros Bar Mobile caterer | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| Olive Tree Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Nisa Local Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Histon Hog Roast Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Cottontails Preschool School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Midfield Lodge Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 November 2025 |
| Blue Barrel Cider Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2023 |
Questions about Cakes by Emma
What is Cakes by Emma's food hygiene rating?
Cakes by Emma has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 1 December 2023.
Is Cakes by Emma 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 Cakes by Emma last inspected?
Cakes by Emma was last inspected on 1 December 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Cambridgeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cakes by Emma?
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 Cakes by Emma compare to other places in South Cambridgeshire?
87% of the 1,220 rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Cakes by Emma is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects Cakes by Emma 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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