Cakes by the Lakes food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wirral
Cakes by the Lakes 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 16 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: 397 Upton Road, Noctorum, CH43 9SE
How it compares in Wirral
That puts Cakes by the Lakes among the 1,596 places in Wirral holding top marks, 72% 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 | 1,596 | 72% | ← Cakes by the Lakes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 366 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 177 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 36 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 113 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 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 the Lakes 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 the Lakes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2019 |
| Beechwood Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2023 |
| Beechcroft Nursing Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Cathy's Hot & Cold Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Busy Bees at Wirral Moreton Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| AiSushi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Bargain Beers Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2024 |
| Caernarvon Castle Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
Questions about Cakes by the Lakes
What is Cakes by the Lakes's food hygiene rating?
Cakes by the Lakes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 16 September 2024.
Is Cakes by the Lakes 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 by the Lakes last inspected?
Cakes by the Lakes was last inspected on 16 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wirral Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cakes by the Lakes?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cakes by the Lakes compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,207 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and Cakes by the Lakes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Cakes by the Lakes 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
More food hygiene ratings near here
Cakes by the Lakes is one of 24 rated food businesses in Noctorum. See every hygiene rating in Noctorum →
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