The Sweet Lounge food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Derby City
The Sweet Lounge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 September 2025, 10 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Unit 4, Rowallan Way, Derby, DE73 5XE
How it compares in Derby City
That puts The Sweet Lounge among the 1,447 places in Derby City holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,447 | 73% | ← The Sweet Lounge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 296 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 164 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 12 | 1% |
A further 316 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 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 The Sweet Lounge 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 The Sweet Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebell Park Care Home Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Chellaston Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Dominos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2023 |
| Chellaston Junior School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Birds (Derby) Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2024 |
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Bay Leaf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
Questions about The Sweet Lounge
What is The Sweet Lounge's food hygiene rating?
The Sweet Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derby City Council on 11 September 2025.
Is The Sweet Lounge 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Sweet Lounge last inspected?
The Sweet Lounge was last inspected on 11 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derby City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Sweet Lounge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Sweet Lounge compare to other places in Derby City?
73% of the 1,975 rated food businesses in Derby City hold the top rating of 5, and The Sweet Lounge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects The Sweet Lounge 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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