The Cake Chemists ta CoCoChemistry food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wiltshire
The Cake Chemists ta CoCoChemistry 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 26 November 2025, 7 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Unit 3 Rear of 3 West Street, Lacock, SN15 2LH
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts The Cake Chemists ta CoCoChemistry among the 2,382 places in Wiltshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 2,382 | 81% | ← The Cake Chemists ta CoCoChemistry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 331 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 172 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 1,265 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 Chemists ta CoCoChemistry 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 Chemists ta CoCoChemistry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| Quintessentially English Manufacturers/packers | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2019 |
| Lacock Stores Retailers - other | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2023 |
| The National Trust Shop Retailers - other | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| The Lacock Bakery Retailers - other | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Stable Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Courtyard Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Bell Inn and Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
Questions about The Cake Chemists ta CoCoChemistry
What is The Cake Chemists ta CoCoChemistry's food hygiene rating?
The Cake Chemists ta CoCoChemistry has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 26 November 2025.
Is The Cake Chemists ta CoCoChemistry 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 The Cake Chemists ta CoCoChemistry last inspected?
The Cake Chemists ta CoCoChemistry was last inspected on 26 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wiltshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Cake Chemists ta CoCoChemistry?
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 Chemists ta CoCoChemistry compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,944 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Cake Chemists ta CoCoChemistry is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects The Cake Chemists ta CoCoChemistry 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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