Carroll Cupcake Company food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Chelmsford
Carroll Cupcake Company 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 14 February 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: Laylands, Sudbury Road, Downham, CM11 1LA
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts Carroll Cupcake Company among the 1,327 places in Chelmsford holding top marks, 92% 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 | 1,327 | 92% | ← Carroll Cupcake Company | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 153 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 Carroll Cupcake Company 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 Carroll Cupcake Company, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beauvoir Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Downham Hall Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Downham Dairy Barn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Hanningfield Reservoir Visitors Centre Essex Wildlife Sales Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Cafe On The Water Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| South Hanningfield Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
Questions about Carroll Cupcake Company
What is Carroll Cupcake Company's food hygiene rating?
Carroll Cupcake Company has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 14 February 2024.
Is Carroll Cupcake Company 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 Carroll Cupcake Company last inspected?
Carroll Cupcake Company was last inspected on 14 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chelmsford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Carroll Cupcake Company?
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 Carroll Cupcake Company compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and Carroll Cupcake Company is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Carroll Cupcake Company 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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