Eggfree Cake Box food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sandwell
Eggfree Cake Box 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 11 October 2023, 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: 527 Bearwood Road, Smethwick, B66 4BE
How it compares in Sandwell
That puts Eggfree Cake Box among the 1,561 places in Sandwell holding top marks, 66% 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 | 1,561 | 66% | ← Eggfree Cake Box | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 513 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 168 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 326 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 Eggfree Cake Box 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 Eggfree Cake Box, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argos Ltd Retailers - other | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2023 |
| "Playhouse Nursery" Private Day Nursery Caring Premises | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| A La Mexicana Authentic Mexican Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2025 |
| 520 Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2025 |
| 1000 Trades Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Avery Fields Events Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
Questions about Eggfree Cake Box
What is Eggfree Cake Box's food hygiene rating?
Eggfree Cake Box has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sandwell Council on 11 October 2023.
Is Eggfree Cake Box 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 Eggfree Cake Box last inspected?
Eggfree Cake Box was last inspected on 11 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sandwell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Eggfree Cake Box?
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 Eggfree Cake Box compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, and Eggfree Cake Box is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Eggfree Cake Box 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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