The Cake Shop food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Mid Ulster
The Cake Shop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 6 Broad Street, Town Parks Of Magherafelt, Magherafelt, BT45 6EA
How it compares in Mid Ulster
That puts The Cake Shop among the 1,133 places in Mid Ulster holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,133 | 89% | ← The Cake Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 110 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 90 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 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 The Cake Shop 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 The Cake Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob & Berts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| McAtamney Butchers Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Golden Gate Takeaway/sandwich shop | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2024 |
| Filtered Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Cornerstone Coffee Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| McAlinden Meats Retailers - other | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Nosh Cafe And Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Bubbly Sips 2 Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
Questions about The Cake Shop
What is The Cake Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Cake Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Ulster Council on 12 December 2024.
Is The Cake Shop 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cake Shop last inspected?
The Cake Shop was last inspected on 12 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Ulster Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Cake Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Cake Shop compare to other places in Mid Ulster?
89% of the 1,277 rated food businesses in Mid Ulster hold the top rating of 5, and The Cake Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Ulster Council inspects The Cake Shop 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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The Cake Shop is one of 435 rated food businesses in Co. Londonderry. See every hygiene rating in Co. Londonderry →
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