Sweet Petite food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Gateshead
Sweet Petite 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 24 April 2023, more than 3 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: 8 Church Street, Winlaton, NE21 6AW
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts Sweet Petite among the 1,170 places in Gateshead holding top marks, 82% 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 | 1,170 | 82% | ← Sweet Petite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 196 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 204 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 Sweet Petite 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 Petite, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown And Cannon Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Branches Out of School School/college/university | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Cakeaholics by Claire Retailers - other | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| BV & Sons Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| Crispy Cod Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Blaydon Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Blaydon Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Blaydon Childrens Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
Questions about Sweet Petite
What is Sweet Petite's food hygiene rating?
Sweet Petite has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 24 April 2023.
Is Sweet Petite 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 Sweet Petite last inspected?
Sweet Petite was last inspected on 24 April 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gateshead Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sweet Petite?
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 Sweet Petite compare to other places in Gateshead?
82% of the 1,434 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and Sweet Petite is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Sweet Petite 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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