Cake Magic & Sweet Magic food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Stevenage
Cake Magic & Sweet Magic holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 12 June 2024, 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: 26 Market Place, Town Centre, Stevenage, SG1 1DB
How it compares in Stevenage
In Stevenage, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Cake Magic & Sweet Magic sits behind roughly 467 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 467 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 41 | 8% | ← Cake Magic & Sweet Magic | |
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 166 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Cake Magic & Sweet Magic 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 Cake Magic & Sweet Magic, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Tree Ltd Retailers - other | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2020 |
| Event Catering Other catering premises | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2019 |
| Bargain Grocery Outlet Retailers - other | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2006 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2021 |
| Geek Retreat Stevenage Other catering premises | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Fireaway Pizza Stevenage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Cece Cha Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
Questions about Cake Magic & Sweet Magic
What is Cake Magic & Sweet Magic's food hygiene rating?
Cake Magic & Sweet Magic has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stevenage Council on 12 June 2024.
Is Cake Magic & Sweet Magic safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cake Magic & Sweet Magic last inspected?
Cake Magic & Sweet Magic was last inspected on 12 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stevenage Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cake Magic & Sweet Magic?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cake Magic & Sweet Magic compare to other places in Stevenage?
89% of the 527 rated food businesses in Stevenage hold the top rating of 5, while Cake Magic & Sweet Magic holds a 4. 41 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stevenage Council inspects Cake Magic & Sweet Magic 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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