@ cake toppers and cakes food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · North Devon
@ cake toppers and cakes holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 June 2013, more than 13 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: Meadowside, Chittlehamholt, Umberleigh, EX37 9NS
How it compares in North Devon
That puts @ cake toppers and cakes among the 1,107 places in North Devon holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,107 | 84% | ← @ cake toppers and cakes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 150 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 @ cake toppers and 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 @ cake toppers and cakes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Exeter Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
| Portsmouth Arms Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Caveland Farm Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2018 |
| Kings Nympton Community Primary School School/college/university | 2.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 November 2025 |
| Stables Cottage Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2014 |
| Grove Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 March 2026 |
| Hancocks Devon Cider Manufacturers/packers | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2014 |
| J Pickard And Co Burrington Ltd Retailers - other | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2015 |
Questions about @ cake toppers and cakes
What is @ cake toppers and cakes's food hygiene rating?
@ cake toppers and cakes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 25 June 2013.
Is @ cake toppers and 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was @ cake toppers and cakes last inspected?
@ cake toppers and cakes was last inspected on 25 June 2013, more than 13 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at @ cake toppers and cakes?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 @ cake toppers and cakes compare to other places in North Devon?
84% of the 1,317 rated food businesses in North Devon hold the top rating of 5, and @ cake toppers and cakes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects @ cake toppers and 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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@ cake toppers and cakes is one of 26 rated food businesses in Umberleigh. See every hygiene rating in Umberleigh →
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