Mandy's Cakes food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sandwell
Mandy's Cakes 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 25 July 2023, 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: 132 Cape Hill, Smethwick, B66 4PH
How it compares in Sandwell
That puts Mandy's Cakes among the 1,561 places in Sandwell holding top marks, 66% 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 | 1,561 | 66% | ← Mandy's Cakes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 513 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 168 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 326 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 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 Mandy's Cakes 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 Mandy's Cakes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arian Food Store Retailers - other | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2019 |
| A R Supermarket Ltd Retailers - other | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2022 |
| Asda Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Anis's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2025 |
| Al-Halal Fresh Meat and Poultry (inside Anatolia Food Centre) Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2025 |
| Anatolia Food Centre Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2025 |
| Amritsari Tarka Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Aramark @ HMP Birmingham Windrush We Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
Questions about Mandy's Cakes
What is Mandy's Cakes's food hygiene rating?
Mandy's Cakes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sandwell Council on 25 July 2023.
Is Mandy's Cakes 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 Mandy's Cakes last inspected?
Mandy's Cakes was last inspected on 25 July 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sandwell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mandy's Cakes?
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 Mandy's Cakes compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, and Mandy's Cakes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Mandy's Cakes 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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