Doce Cake food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Merthyr Tydfil
Doce Cake holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 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: 3 Victoria Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8ED
How it compares in Merthyr Tydfil
That puts Doce Cake among the 317 places in Merthyr Tydfil 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 | 317 | 59% | ← Doce Cake | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 26% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 13% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 52 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Doce Cake 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 Doce Cake, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crosswoods Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Amazeme (Treats and Sweets) Retailers - other | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Flame&Bake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Busy Bee Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Casa Bianca Merthyr Tydfil Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Big Dog Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
Questions about Doce Cake
What is Doce Cake's food hygiene rating?
Doce Cake has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merthyr Tydfil Council on 4 December 2024.
Is Doce Cake 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Doce Cake last inspected?
Doce Cake was last inspected on 4 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Merthyr Tydfil Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Doce Cake?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Doce Cake compare to other places in Merthyr Tydfil?
59% of the 539 rated food businesses in Merthyr Tydfil hold the top rating of 5, and Doce Cake is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merthyr Tydfil Council inspects Doce Cake 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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