Sharon McGowan Wedding Cakes & Catering food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Herefordshire
Sharon McGowan Wedding Cakes & Catering 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 27 September 2013, more than 12 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.
How it compares in Herefordshire
In Herefordshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Sharon McGowan Wedding Cakes & Catering sits behind roughly 1,217 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,217 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 14% | ← Sharon McGowan Wedding Cakes & Catering | |
| 3 out of 5 | 104 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 195 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Sharon McGowan Wedding Cakes & Catering 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.
Questions about Sharon McGowan Wedding Cakes & Catering
What is Sharon McGowan Wedding Cakes & Catering's food hygiene rating?
Sharon McGowan Wedding Cakes & Catering has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Herefordshire Council on 27 September 2013.
Is Sharon McGowan Wedding Cakes & Catering 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 Sharon McGowan Wedding Cakes & Catering last inspected?
Sharon McGowan Wedding Cakes & Catering was last inspected on 27 September 2013, more than 12 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Herefordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sharon McGowan Wedding Cakes & Catering?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sharon McGowan Wedding Cakes & Catering compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Sharon McGowan Wedding Cakes & Catering holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Sharon McGowan Wedding Cakes & Catering 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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