A Sweet For You food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Suffolk
A Sweet For You 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 15 April 2014, more than 12 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: 31 Earsham Street, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1AF
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts A Sweet For You among the 1,994 places in East Suffolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,994 | 86% | ← A Sweet For You | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 212 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 202 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 A Sweet For You 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 A Sweet For You, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earsham Street Delicatessen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Earsham Street Fish Company Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Little Green Wholefood Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2010 |
| Mermaid Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 17 March 2025 |
| Source Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 13 December 2024 |
| St Mary's House Caring Premises | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Baked. On Earsham Street Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| The Forequarter Butchery Retailers - other | 72 yards away | Awaiting publication |
Questions about A Sweet For You
What is A Sweet For You's food hygiene rating?
A Sweet For You has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 15 April 2014.
Is A Sweet For You 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 A Sweet For You last inspected?
A Sweet For You was last inspected on 15 April 2014, more than 12 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at A Sweet For You?
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 A Sweet For You compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and A Sweet For You is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects A Sweet For You 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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A Sweet For You is one of 63 rated food businesses in Bungay. See every hygiene rating in Bungay →
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