The Eggfree Cake Box (Plumstead) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Greenwich
The Eggfree Cake Box (Plumstead) 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 6 September 2025, 10 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: Shop 18 Lakedale Road, Plumstead
How it compares in Greenwich
That puts The Eggfree Cake Box (Plumstead) among the 1,689 places in Greenwich holding top marks, 79% 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 | 1,689 | 79% | ← The Eggfree Cake Box (Plumstead) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 302 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 89 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 259 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 Eggfree Cake Box (Plumstead) 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 Eggfree Cake Box (Plumstead), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apna Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Best Halal Meat Limited Retailers - other | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Angels Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Bear Hugs Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Ashgreen House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| BD International Distributions Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Bannockburn Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Asunstick village kitchen Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
Questions about The Eggfree Cake Box (Plumstead)
What is The Eggfree Cake Box (Plumstead)'s food hygiene rating?
The Eggfree Cake Box (Plumstead) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Greenwich Council on 6 September 2025.
Is The Eggfree Cake Box (Plumstead) 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 Eggfree Cake Box (Plumstead) last inspected?
The Eggfree Cake Box (Plumstead) was last inspected on 6 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Greenwich Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Eggfree Cake Box (Plumstead)?
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 Eggfree Cake Box (Plumstead) compare to other places in Greenwich?
79% of the 2,126 rated food businesses in Greenwich hold the top rating of 5, and The Eggfree Cake Box (Plumstead) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Greenwich Council inspects The Eggfree Cake Box (Plumstead) 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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