Margarets cakes of distinction food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Southwark
Margarets cakes of distinction 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 14 June 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: 224, Camberwell Road, SE5 0ED
How it compares in Southwark
In Southwark, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Margarets cakes of distinction sits behind roughly 2,138 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,138 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 535 | 18% | ← Margarets cakes of distinction | |
| 3 out of 5 | 226 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 251 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 Good
- 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 Margarets cakes of distinction 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 Margarets cakes of distinction, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 chicken bite ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Aegean food centre ltd t/a tfc camberwell Retailers - other | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| 100% holy cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| After school club Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2024 |
| Abtima community project cic Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2026 |
| 1st place children's and parents centre Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Acsion ltd trading as pomegranate cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| 1st place at the elephant Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
Questions about Margarets cakes of distinction
What is Margarets cakes of distinction's food hygiene rating?
Margarets cakes of distinction has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southwark Council on 14 June 2024.
Is Margarets cakes of distinction 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 Margarets cakes of distinction last inspected?
Margarets cakes of distinction was last inspected on 14 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southwark Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Margarets cakes of distinction?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Margarets cakes of distinction compare to other places in Southwark?
72% of the 2,978 rated food businesses in Southwark hold the top rating of 5, while Margarets cakes of distinction holds a 4. 535 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southwark Council inspects Margarets cakes of distinction 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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