Sweet Kitchen Cafe food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cheshire East
Sweet Kitchen Cafe 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 1 November 2023, 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: 1a Crossfield Road, Bollington, SK10 5EA
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts Sweet Kitchen Cafe among the 2,438 places in Cheshire East holding top marks, 89% 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 | 2,438 | 89% | ← Sweet Kitchen Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 191 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 361 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 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 Sweet Kitchen Cafe 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 Sweet Kitchen Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bollington Cross Store Retailers - other | 11 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Bollington Cross C of E Primary School School/college/university | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Cock & Pheasant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Bright Horizons Tytherington Day Nursery and Preschool Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Barrow Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Bay Leaf Lounge Bar & Restaurant Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Hannah's Place Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Co-operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
Questions about Sweet Kitchen Cafe
What is Sweet Kitchen Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Sweet Kitchen Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire East Council on 1 November 2023.
Is Sweet Kitchen Cafe 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 Sweet Kitchen Cafe last inspected?
Sweet Kitchen Cafe was last inspected on 1 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire East Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sweet Kitchen Cafe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sweet Kitchen Cafe compare to other places in Cheshire East?
89% of the 2,733 rated food businesses in Cheshire East hold the top rating of 5, and Sweet Kitchen Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects Sweet Kitchen Cafe 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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