Cakes By Michelle food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wakefield
Cakes By Michelle 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 12 October 2017, more than 8 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 10 And 11, 177 Agbrigg Road, Wakefield, WF1 5BU
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Cakes By Michelle among the 2,112 places in Wakefield holding top marks, 78% 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 | 2,112 | 78% | ← Cakes By Michelle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 436 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 36 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 361 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Cakes By Michelle 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 Cakes By Michelle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Vue Conservative Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2017 |
| Casa Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Bigfellas Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| BP Wakefield - Spar/Tango Ice Blast Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2018 |
| Childcare @ Sandal Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Brocs Voyage Care Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Broxbourne House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Catering @ Portobello Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
Questions about Cakes By Michelle
What is Cakes By Michelle's food hygiene rating?
Cakes By Michelle has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 12 October 2017.
Is Cakes By Michelle 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 Cakes By Michelle last inspected?
Cakes By Michelle was last inspected on 12 October 2017, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wakefield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cakes By Michelle?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cakes By Michelle compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,691 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Cakes By Michelle is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Cakes By Michelle 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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