Cupcake Delights by Hazel food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Colchester
Cupcake Delights by Hazel 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
This is a fresh result: Cupcake Delights by Hazel was inspected on 12 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Cupcake Delights by Hazel among the 1,200 places in Colchester holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,200 | 89% | ← Cupcake Delights by Hazel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 83 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 50 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 302 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 Cupcake Delights by Hazel 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.
Questions about Cupcake Delights by Hazel
What is Cupcake Delights by Hazel's food hygiene rating?
Cupcake Delights by Hazel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 12 June 2026.
Is Cupcake Delights by Hazel 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 Cupcake Delights by Hazel last inspected?
Cupcake Delights by Hazel was last inspected on 12 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Colchester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cupcake Delights by Hazel?
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 Cupcake Delights by Hazel compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,349 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Cupcake Delights by Hazel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Cupcake Delights by Hazel 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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