Little Bake food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Walsall
Little Bake 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 5 April 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: 46 Commonside, Shire Oak, Walsall, WS8 7AX
How it compares in Walsall
That puts Little Bake among the 1,054 places in Walsall holding top marks, 59% 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 | 1,054 | 59% | ← Little Bake | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 351 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 52 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 57 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 397 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 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 Little Bake 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 Little Bake, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friezland Local Retailers - other | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2021 |
| Gary's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Crash Bang Wallop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2019 |
| Cheers Madeira Other catering premises | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Fairy Good Cakes Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Farmfoods Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Aldridge Wellbeing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
Questions about Little Bake
What is Little Bake's food hygiene rating?
Little Bake has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Walsall Council on 5 April 2024.
Is Little Bake 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 Little Bake last inspected?
Little Bake was last inspected on 5 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Walsall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Bake?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Little Bake compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, and Little Bake is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Little Bake 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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