Cake Hut food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Welwyn Hatfield
Cake Hut holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 January 2024, more than 2 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: 9 The Arcade, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 0JY
How it compares in Welwyn Hatfield
That puts Cake Hut among the 510 places in Welwyn Hatfield holding top marks, 78% 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 | 510 | 78% | ← Cake Hut | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 104 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 31 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 107 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 Cake Hut 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 Cake Hut, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 M.B Food Court Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| 7 Spices Biryani Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Here Japan Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Erol's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2024 |
| Aaroh Foods Retailers - other | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Haji Baba Ltd Retailers - other | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Franks Pool Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2022 |
| Breaks Manor Youth Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2015 |
Questions about Cake Hut
What is Cake Hut's food hygiene rating?
Cake Hut has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Welwyn Hatfield Council on 10 January 2024.
Is Cake Hut 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cake Hut last inspected?
Cake Hut was last inspected on 10 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Welwyn Hatfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cake Hut?
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 Cake Hut compare to other places in Welwyn Hatfield?
78% of the 651 rated food businesses in Welwyn Hatfield hold the top rating of 5, and Cake Hut is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Welwyn Hatfield Council inspects Cake Hut 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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