The Cake Lab UK food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Milton Keynes
The Cake Lab UK holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 20 March 2025, 15 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 43 Wharfside, Bletchley, MK2 2AZ
How it compares in Milton Keynes
In Milton Keynes, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so The Cake Lab UK sits behind roughly 1,754 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,754 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 362 | 16% | ← The Cake Lab UK | |
| 3 out of 5 | 111 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 235 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Cake Lab UK 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 The Cake Lab UK, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbourne Day Nursery Caring Premises | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Bull & Butcher Pub/bar/nightclub | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Capital Food Centre Retailers - other | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Aromas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Chequers Pub/bar/nightclub | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Bletchley Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Chip N Sail Takeaway/sandwich shop | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Captain Ridley's Shooting Party Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
Questions about The Cake Lab UK
What is The Cake Lab UK's food hygiene rating?
The Cake Lab UK has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 20 March 2025.
Is The Cake Lab UK 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cake Lab UK last inspected?
The Cake Lab UK was last inspected on 20 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Milton Keynes Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Cake Lab UK?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 The Cake Lab UK compare to other places in Milton Keynes?
77% of the 2,272 rated food businesses in Milton Keynes hold the top rating of 5, while The Cake Lab UK holds a 4. 362 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects The Cake Lab UK 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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The Cake Lab UK is one of 280 rated food businesses in Bletchley. See every hygiene rating in Bletchley →
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