The Cake Addict

316 Holloway Road

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 24 September 2025 by Islington.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Cake Addict, from December 2018 to September 2025. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 3 in 2018 to 3 in 2025.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Cake Addict.

Food hygiene rating history for The Cake Addict
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
6 December 2018	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory
24 September 2025	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

The Cake Addict in 316 Holloway Road has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

The Cake Addict,
Shop,
316 Holloway Road,
London,
N7 6NJ

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Cake Addict. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Cake Addict?

Food hygiene at The Cake Addict is inspected by Islington, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.islington.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Cake Addict

What is The Cake Addict’s food hygiene rating?

The Cake Addict has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 24 September 2025.

When was The Cake Addict last inspected?

The Cake Addict was last inspected by Islington on 24 September 2025.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.