Sweet Emporium food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Welwyn Hatfield
Sweet Emporium 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 1 August 2019, more than 6 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: 51 The Galleria, Comet Way, Hatfield, AL10 0XX
How it compares in Welwyn Hatfield
That puts Sweet Emporium among the 510 places in Welwyn Hatfield holding top marks, 78% 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 | 510 | 78% | ← Sweet Emporium | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 104 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 31 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 107 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 Emporium 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 Emporium, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| 648 Nagoya Oriental Store Retailers - other | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2022 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2022 |
| Bar Turan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Cake Box Galleria Kiosk Takeaway/sandwich shop | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2022 |
Questions about Sweet Emporium
What is Sweet Emporium's food hygiene rating?
Sweet Emporium has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Welwyn Hatfield Council on 1 August 2019.
Is Sweet Emporium 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 Emporium last inspected?
Sweet Emporium was last inspected on 1 August 2019, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Welwyn Hatfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sweet Emporium?
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 Emporium compare to other places in Welwyn Hatfield?
78% of the 651 rated food businesses in Welwyn Hatfield hold the top rating of 5, and Sweet Emporium is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Welwyn Hatfield Council inspects Sweet Emporium 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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