The Cake Gallery food hygiene rating
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The Cake Gallery 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 30 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 35A Southam Road, Dunchurch, CV22 6NL
How it compares in Rugby
In Rugby, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so The Cake Gallery sits behind roughly 595 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 595 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 128 | 16% | ← The Cake Gallery | |
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 132 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Cake Gallery 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 Gallery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunchurch Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Cuppa Dunchurch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2023 |
| Huntsman Carvery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Care Through The Millennium (Maple House) Caring Premises | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Dunchurch Montessori Nursery School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Dunchurch Park Hotel and Conference Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Chartwells at Bilton Grange Prep School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
Questions about The Cake Gallery
What is The Cake Gallery's food hygiene rating?
The Cake Gallery has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rugby Council on 30 April 2024.
Is The Cake Gallery 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 Gallery last inspected?
The Cake Gallery was last inspected on 30 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rugby Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Cake Gallery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cake Gallery compare to other places in Rugby?
73% of the 819 rated food businesses in Rugby hold the top rating of 5, while The Cake Gallery holds a 4. 128 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rugby Council inspects The Cake Gallery 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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