Gems Bake Shed food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Walsall
Gems Bake Shed 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 16 June 2026, 2 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.
78% of rated food businesses in Walsall score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Walsall ratings →
Address: 64 Leighswood Avenue, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 8AU
How it compares in Walsall
That puts Gems Bake Shed among the 1,089 places in Walsall holding top marks, 59% 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 | 1,089 | 59% | ← Gems Bake Shed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 352 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 274 | 15% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 60 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% |
A further 349 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 Gems Bake Shed 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 Gems Bake Shed, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldridge Community Centre Other catering premises | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2024 |
| Afrikana Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2023 |
| City Restaurant Operations Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2021 |
| Cats Protection - Walsall Charity Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Alan Foster Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Aldridge Methodist Church Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Boots The Chemist Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2019 |
Questions about Gems Bake Shed
What is Gems Bake Shed's food hygiene rating?
Gems Bake Shed has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Walsall Council on 16 June 2026.
Is Gems Bake Shed 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 Gems Bake Shed last inspected?
Gems Bake Shed was last inspected on 16 June 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Walsall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Gems Bake Shed?
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 Gems Bake Shed compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,834 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, and Gems Bake Shed is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Gems Bake Shed 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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Gems Bake Shed is one of 132 rated food businesses in Aldridge. See every hygiene rating in Aldridge →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.walsall.gov.uk/index/environment/food_production_and_quality.htm
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