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Celebration Cakes by Catherine Scott food hygiene rating

Other catering premises · South Oxfordshire

Celebration Cakes by Catherine Scott 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 7 June 2023, more than 3 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: Unit 1 The Byre Greenlands Farm, Cow Lane, Moulsford Wallingford, OX10 9JT

How it compares in South Oxfordshire

That puts Celebration Cakes by Catherine Scott among the 808 places in South Oxfordshire 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.

Every rated food business in South Oxfordshire
5 out of 5 808 71% ← Celebration Cakes by Catherine Scott
4 out of 5 186 16%
3 out of 5 120 11%
2 out of 5 17 1%
1 out of 5 5 <1%
0 out of 5 0 0%

A further 116 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.

What the inspector found

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 Celebration Cakes by Catherine Scott 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 Celebration Cakes by Catherine Scott, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Brew Crew Manufacturers/packers at this address 5 - Very good 25 September 2025
Irins Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen at this address 5 - Very good 22 October 2025
Lallasagna Mobile caterer at this address 5 - Very good 25 November 2025
The Bowler Gourmet Balls LLP Other catering premises at this address 5 - Very good 13 May 2026
Creative Catering Other catering premises at this address 3 - Generally satisfactory 13 November 2024
Moulsford Preparatory School Trust Ltd School/college/university 0.9 miles away 5 - Very good 14 November 2024
Moulsford Preparatory School Trust Ltd School/college/university 0.9 miles away 5 - Very good 20 November 2025

Questions about Celebration Cakes by Catherine Scott

What is Celebration Cakes by Catherine Scott's food hygiene rating?

Celebration Cakes by Catherine Scott has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 7 June 2023.

Is Celebration Cakes by Catherine Scott 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 Celebration Cakes by Catherine Scott last inspected?

Celebration Cakes by Catherine Scott was last inspected on 7 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Oxfordshire Council rather than by the business.

What did the inspector find at Celebration Cakes by Catherine Scott?

The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Celebration Cakes by Catherine Scott compare to other places in South Oxfordshire?

71% of the 1,136 rated food businesses in South Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Celebration Cakes by Catherine Scott is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

South Oxfordshire Council inspects Celebration Cakes by Catherine Scott 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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