The Cakery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Halton
The Cakery 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 2 December 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: 134 Liverpool Road, Widnes, Halton, WA8 7JB
How it compares in Halton
That puts The Cakery among the 620 places in Halton holding top marks, 75% 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 | 620 | 75% | ← The Cakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 106 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 66 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | 1% |
A further 81 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 The Cakery 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 Cakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BYK Additives - Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Ashley High Breakfast Club / Cyber Cafe School/college/university | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Ashley School - Edsential School/college/university | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Candy Cube Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Ditton Primary Academy School Orian Catering School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Co-Operative Group Food Ltd (8280) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Ball Post Office Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2023 |
Questions about The Cakery
What is The Cakery's food hygiene rating?
The Cakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Halton Council on 2 December 2025.
Is The Cakery 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 Cakery last inspected?
The Cakery was last inspected on 2 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Halton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Cakery?
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 The Cakery compare to other places in Halton?
75% of the 825 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, and The Cakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects The Cakery 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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