Lakes Cakes & Fudge food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cumberland
Lakes Cakes & Fudge 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 30 September 2024, 21 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: 3 Mainsgate Road, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4JZ
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Lakes Cakes & Fudge among the 2,087 places in Cumberland holding top marks, 84% 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 | 2,087 | 84% | ← Lakes Cakes & Fudge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 285 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 258 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Lakes Cakes & Fudge 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 Lakes Cakes & Fudge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pensioners Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 October 2025 |
| Millom Infant School School/college/university | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Lakeland Care Caring Premises | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Lapstone House Caring Premises | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Millom Hospital Caring Premises | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Salvation Army Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Caspian Takeaway/sandwich shop | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2023 |
| Pattons Family Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
Questions about Lakes Cakes & Fudge
What is Lakes Cakes & Fudge's food hygiene rating?
Lakes Cakes & Fudge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 30 September 2024.
Is Lakes Cakes & Fudge 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 Lakes Cakes & Fudge last inspected?
Lakes Cakes & Fudge was last inspected on 30 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lakes Cakes & Fudge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lakes Cakes & Fudge compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Lakes Cakes & Fudge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Lakes Cakes & Fudge 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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