Cakes and Bakes food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Redbridge
Cakes and Bakes 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 November 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: 59 High Street, IG6 2AD
How it compares in Redbridge
That puts Cakes and Bakes among the 1,176 places in Redbridge 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 | 1,176 | 66% | ← Cakes and Bakes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 209 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 38 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 84 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 371 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 Cakes and Bakes 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 and Bakes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arya Bhavan Barkingside Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Barkingside Food Store Ltd Retailers - other | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Acasa Retailers - other | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Best BBQ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Blaze & Smoke Takeaway/sandwich shop | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Barkingside Buzz Bingo Pub/bar/nightclub | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Adas Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2025 |
| Bealonians Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2026 |
Questions about Cakes and Bakes
What is Cakes and Bakes's food hygiene rating?
Cakes and Bakes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Redbridge Council on 25 November 2025.
Is Cakes and Bakes 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 and Bakes last inspected?
Cakes and Bakes was last inspected on 25 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Redbridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cakes and Bakes?
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 Cakes and Bakes compare to other places in Redbridge?
66% of the 1,781 rated food businesses in Redbridge hold the top rating of 5, and Cakes and Bakes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Redbridge Council inspects Cakes and Bakes 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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