Sweet Bay Mini Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Kirklees
Sweet Bay Mini Market holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 7 June 2019, more than 7 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: Local 1 Mini Market, 20 South Street, Dewsbury, WF13 1JS
How it compares in Kirklees
In Kirklees, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Sweet Bay Mini Market sits behind roughly 2,676 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,676 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 657 | 18% | ← Sweet Bay Mini Market | |
| 3 out of 5 | 191 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 48 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 58 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 203 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Bay Mini Market 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 Bay Mini Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Discount Store Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2011 |
| Arrow Squash Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2020 |
| Bratek Mini Market Retailers - other | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2022 |
| Asda Customer Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2014 |
| Baltona Ltd Retailers - other | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2021 |
| Aldi Dewsbury Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2022 |
Questions about Sweet Bay Mini Market
What is Sweet Bay Mini Market's food hygiene rating?
Sweet Bay Mini Market has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Kirklees Council on 7 June 2019.
Is Sweet Bay Mini Market safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sweet Bay Mini Market last inspected?
Sweet Bay Mini Market was last inspected on 7 June 2019, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Kirklees Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sweet Bay Mini Market?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sweet Bay Mini Market compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, while Sweet Bay Mini Market holds a 4. 657 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Sweet Bay Mini Market 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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