The Cake Side food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Pendle
The Cake Side 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 3 October 2025, 9 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: 41 - 43 North Valley Road, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 9AQ
How it compares in Pendle
That puts The Cake Side among the 540 places in Pendle holding top marks, 71% 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 | 540 | 71% | ← The Cake Side | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 51 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 40 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 Very 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 Side 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 Side, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bannisters Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Banny's Fish And Chip Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| BB's Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Caterlink@ Lord Street Primary School School/college/university | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Blondie Brownie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Anaz Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Carlo's Restaurant Other catering premises | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Colne Warpdressers Club And Institute Pub/bar/nightclub | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
Questions about The Cake Side
What is The Cake Side's food hygiene rating?
The Cake Side has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pendle Council on 3 October 2025.
Is The Cake Side 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 The Cake Side last inspected?
The Cake Side was last inspected on 3 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Pendle Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Cake Side?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cake Side compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 764 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, and The Cake Side is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects The Cake Side 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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