Flake bake limited food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Southwark
Flake bake limited holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer 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 2 December 2025, 7 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Unit 12 The Penarth Centre, Penarth Street, SE15 1TR
How it compares in Southwark
In Southwark, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Flake bake limited 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% | ← Flake bake limited | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Flake bake limited 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 Flake bake limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afrikiko restaurant and night club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| 5 Steps Community Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Alanya Steak & Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| 2ts cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| African fruit & veg Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2019 |
| Agrobeso Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Abbeville cafe & bites Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2022 |
Questions about Flake bake limited
What is Flake bake limited's food hygiene rating?
Flake bake limited has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southwark Council on 2 December 2025.
Is Flake bake limited 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 food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Flake bake limited last inspected?
Flake bake limited was last inspected on 2 December 2025, 7 months 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 Flake bake limited?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Flake bake limited compare to other places in Southwark?
72% of the 2,978 rated food businesses in Southwark hold the top rating of 5, while Flake bake limited holds a 4. 535 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southwark Council inspects Flake bake limited 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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