Victoria Sponge Cakes \& Cookies food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Rochford
Victoria Sponge Cakes \& Cookies 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 12 May 2016, more than 10 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
How it compares in Rochford
That puts Victoria Sponge Cakes \& Cookies among the 491 places in Rochford holding top marks, 83% 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 | 491 | 83% | ← Victoria Sponge Cakes \& Cookies | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | 1% |
A further 106 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 Victoria Sponge Cakes \& Cookies 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.
Questions about Victoria Sponge Cakes \& Cookies
What is Victoria Sponge Cakes \& Cookies's food hygiene rating?
Victoria Sponge Cakes \& Cookies has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochford Council on 12 May 2016.
Is Victoria Sponge Cakes \& Cookies 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 Victoria Sponge Cakes \& Cookies last inspected?
Victoria Sponge Cakes \& Cookies was last inspected on 12 May 2016, more than 10 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rochford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Victoria Sponge Cakes \& Cookies?
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 Victoria Sponge Cakes \& Cookies compare to other places in Rochford?
83% of the 591 rated food businesses in Rochford hold the top rating of 5, and Victoria Sponge Cakes \& Cookies is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochford Council inspects Victoria Sponge Cakes \& Cookies 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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