Cakes Town food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Croydon
Cakes Town holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 August 2024, 22 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: 5 Church Street, Croydon, CR0 1RY
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Cakes Town among the 1,830 places in Croydon holding top marks, 65% 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 | 1,830 | 65% | ← Cakes Town | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 690 | 25% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 176 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 81 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 317 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 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 Town 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 Town, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bai Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Art & Craft CR0 Pub/bar/nightclub | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2019 |
| Abad Supermarket Retailers - other | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Babsgrill Other catering premises | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Auntie Anne's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2025 |
| Aither Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2025 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2022 |
| Afghan Caravan Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
Questions about Cakes Town
What is Cakes Town's food hygiene rating?
Cakes Town has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 31 August 2024.
Is Cakes Town 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cakes Town last inspected?
Cakes Town was last inspected on 31 August 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Croydon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cakes Town?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cakes Town compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Cakes Town is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Cakes Town 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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Understanding this rating
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