Clark's Cake Shop food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Swindon
Clark's Cake Shop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 14 October 2025, 8 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: Walnut Tree House, Church Farm Lane, South Marston, SN3 4SR
How it compares in Swindon
In Swindon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Clark's Cake Shop sits behind roughly 1,182 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,182 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 177 | 12% | ← Clark's Cake Shop | |
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 208 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 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 Clark's Cake Shop 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 Clark's Cake Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carriers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2021 |
| Accent Catering Services Ltd (c/o Honda Logistics) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Bakery 79 - South Marston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| GXO Iceland (Staff Canteen) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Gurt Wings Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Bargain Buys Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2024 |
| Dunelm Mill/Pausa Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| BaxterStorey Amazon BRS2 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
Questions about Clark's Cake Shop
What is Clark's Cake Shop's food hygiene rating?
Clark's Cake Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Swindon Council on 14 October 2025.
Is Clark's Cake Shop 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Clark's Cake Shop last inspected?
Clark's Cake Shop was last inspected on 14 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swindon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Clark's Cake Shop?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Clark's Cake Shop compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, while Clark's Cake Shop holds a 4. 177 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects Clark's Cake Shop 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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