Lydia's Cakes food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
Lydia'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 17 May 2023, more than 3 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: 218 Cheddon Road, Taunton, TA2 7AP
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Lydia's Cakes among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 87% 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 | 4,825 | 87% | ← Lydia's Cakes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 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 Lydia'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 Lydia's Cakes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Abacus Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Aspen Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Cedar Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 December 2025 |
| Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2015 |
| Brook Green Early Years Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Blue Ocean Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Elm Tree House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
Questions about Lydia's Cakes
What is Lydia's Cakes's food hygiene rating?
Lydia's Cakes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 17 May 2023.
Is Lydia'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 Lydia's Cakes last inspected?
Lydia's Cakes was last inspected on 17 May 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lydia'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 Lydia's Cakes compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Lydia's Cakes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Lydia'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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