Cake Tops food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bexley
Cake Tops holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 28 June 2024, more than 2 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: 7 The Pantiles, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA7 5HH
How it compares in Bexley
In Bexley, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Cake Tops sits behind roughly 1,155 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,155 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 265 | 16% | ← Cake Tops | |
| 3 out of 5 | 140 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 36 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 151 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Tops 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 Tops, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best-One Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2017 |
| Bedonwell Junior School Breakfast & After School Clubs Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Albury Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Belvedere Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Belmont Service Station / Londis Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Ambient Support Limited - Brook Street Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Big Daddy's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Baked By Sam Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
Questions about Cake Tops
What is Cake Tops's food hygiene rating?
Cake Tops has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bexley Council on 28 June 2024.
Is Cake Tops 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cake Tops last inspected?
Cake Tops was last inspected on 28 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bexley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cake Tops?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cake Tops compare to other places in Bexley?
72% of the 1,615 rated food businesses in Bexley hold the top rating of 5, while Cake Tops holds a 4. 265 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bexley Council inspects Cake Tops 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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