The Icing On The Cake food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stockport
The Icing On The Cake 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 13 October 2022, more than 3 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.
Address: 40 Market Street, Marple, Stockport, SK6 7AD
How it compares in Stockport
That puts The Icing On The Cake among the 1,728 places in Stockport holding top marks, 82% 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 | 1,728 | 82% | ← The Icing On The Cake | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 252 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 89 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 637 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 The Icing On The 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 The Icing On The Cake, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Things Nice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2023 |
| D & S White Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2024 |
| Bevi & Margherita's Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Baked By Leah Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Co-op Marple Church Street Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Carver Theatre Retailers - other | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2018 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
Questions about The Icing On The Cake
What is The Icing On The Cake's food hygiene rating?
The Icing On The Cake has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockport Council on 13 October 2022.
Is The Icing On The 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Icing On The Cake last inspected?
The Icing On The Cake was last inspected on 13 October 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stockport Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Icing On The 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 The Icing On The Cake compare to other places in Stockport?
82% of the 2,109 rated food businesses in Stockport hold the top rating of 5, and The Icing On The Cake is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockport Council inspects The Icing On The 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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The Icing On The Cake is one of 113 rated food businesses in Marple. See every hygiene rating in Marple →
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